1.2 Natural Resources
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What is the definition of natural resources?

  • Substances found in nature that are considered valuable in their natural form (correct)
  • Resources that are only valuable if modified by humans
  • Resources that have no value until extracted by humans
  • Man-made substances that are valuable in their modified form
  • How are natural resources classified?

  • Based on location and smell
  • Based on weight and taste
  • Based on quantity, quality, re-usability, men's activity, and availability (correct)
  • Based on color and texture
  • What is the key difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

  • Renewable resources are man-made, while non-renewable resources are natural
  • Renewable resources are unlimited, while non-renewable resources have a finite supply
  • Renewable resources can maintain themselves, while non-renewable resources need human intervention to exist
  • Renewable resources can be replaced if managed wisely, while non-renewable resources are lost forever once used (correct)
  • What is the main concern associated with non-renewable resources?

    <p>They are lost forever once used up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why has the demand for natural resources increased over time?

    <p>Due to continuous increase in human population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did E.F. Schumacher introduce to a broad audience in the 1970s regarding natural resources?

    <p>Concept of small-scale sustainable resource management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of forests in reducing global warming?

    <p>Absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with natural resources according to the text?

    <p>Space exploration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do forests contribute to the hydrological cycle?

    <p>By consuming CO2 and releasing O2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main economic benefit of forests mentioned in the text?

    <p>Providing rubber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity is NOT considered beneficial for forests according to the text?

    <p>Timber extraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do forests help prevent flash floods and soil erosion?

    <p>By reducing the rate of surface run-off of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

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