Students correct three resource classification errors — a teacher called a capital resource, a factory machine called a natural resource, and water called a capital resource. Part B has four fill-in-the-blank questions defining all three resource types. Part C has two short-answer questions about natural versus capital resource distinctions and why human resources matter.
Correcting misclassified resources establishes the three-way framework students apply throughout all economics and geography units.
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Resources and Trade
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
A teacher is an example of a capital resource because teachers use tools.
Rewrite: A teacher is an example of a human resource because teachers are people who provide skills and labor.
2. Fix the sentence:
A factory machine is a natural resource found in the environment.
Rewrite: A factory machine is a capital resource because it is a tool made by people to produce goods.
3. Fix the sentence:
Water is a capital resource because it is used in factories.
Rewrite: Water is a natural resource because it comes from nature.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Trees, water, and minerals are examples of natural resources.
2. Workers and their skills are called human resources.
3. Tools, machines, and buildings used to make goods are capital resources.
4. Soil is a natural resource that farmers use to grow crops.
Part C: Short Answer
Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.
1. What is the difference between a natural resource and a capital resource?
A natural resource comes from nature, like water or trees. A capital resource is made by people, like machines or buildings, and is used to produce goods.
2. Give an example of a human resource and explain why it is important.
A farmer is a human resource. Farmers use their skills and labor to grow food that people need to eat.
Resources and Trade
★ Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1) Fix the sentence:
A teacher is an example of a capital resource because teachers use tools.
Rewrite: A teacher is an example of a human resource because teachers are people who provide skills and labor.
2) Fix the sentence:
A factory machine is a natural resource found in the environment.
Rewrite: A factory machine is a capital resource because it is a tool made by people to produce goods.
3) Fix the sentence:
Water is a capital resource because it is used in factories.
Rewrite: Water is a natural resource because it comes from nature.
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1) Trees, water, and minerals are examples of natural resources.
2) Workers and their skills are called human resources.
3) Tools, machines, and buildings used to make goods are capital resources.
4) Soil is a natural resource that farmers use to grow crops.
★ Part C: Short Answer
Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.
1) What is the difference between a natural resource and a capital resource?
A natural resource comes from nature, like water or trees. A capital resource is made by people, like machines or buildings, and is used to produce goods.
2) Give an example of a human resource and explain why it is important.
A farmer is a human resource. Farmers use their skills and labor to grow food that people need to eat.
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