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What is one of the importance of conservation of resources?
What is one of the importance of conservation of resources?
Humans have a significant role in resource development and conservation.
Humans have a significant role in resource development and conservation.
True
What is the definition of sustainable development?
What is the definition of sustainable development?
Meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs
What is one of the factors affecting the distribution of natural resources?
What is one of the factors affecting the distribution of natural resources?
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Solar energy is an example of a __________ resource.
Solar energy is an example of a __________ resource.
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Match the following types of natural resources with their characteristics:
Match the following types of natural resources with their characteristics:
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What is one of the implications of uneven distribution of natural resources?
What is one of the implications of uneven distribution of natural resources?
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Conservation efforts are only necessary for non-renewable resources.
Conservation efforts are only necessary for non-renewable resources.
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Study Notes
Conservation of Resources
- Importance of conservation:
- Prevents depletion of resources
- Maintains ecological balance
- Ensures availability for future generations
- Methods of conservation:
- Sustainable use and management
- Recycling and reusing
- Reducing waste and pollution
- Protecting natural habitats and ecosystems
Role of Humans in Resource Development
- Human activities that affect resource development:
- Exploitation and overuse
- Pollution and degradation
- Deforestation and habitat destruction
- Climate change and global warming
- Human responsibility in resource management:
- Sustainable practices and policies
- Conservation efforts and education
- Technological innovations and alternatives
Sustainable Development
- Definition: Meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs
- Principles of sustainable development:
- Social equity and justice
- Economic viability and growth
- Environmental protection and conservation
- Importance of sustainable development:
- Ensures long-term availability of resources
- Maintains ecological balance and biodiversity
- Supports human well-being and economic growth
Types of Natural Resources
- Renewable resources:
- Solar energy
- Wind energy
- Water
- Forests and timber
- Fisheries and wildlife
- Non-renewable resources:
- Fossil fuels (coal, oil, gas)
- Minerals and metals
- Land and soil
Distribution of Natural Resources
- Uneven distribution of resources:
- Variation in geographical location and availability
- Disparities in access and control among countries and populations
- Factors affecting resource distribution:
- Climate and geography
- Political and economic systems
- Historical and cultural factors
- Implications of uneven distribution:
- Inequality and conflict
- Economic and social disparities
- Environmental degradation and overexploitation
Conservation of Resources
- Prevents depletion of resources and maintains ecological balance to ensure availability for future generations
- Sustainable use and management of resources is crucial for conservation
- Recycling and reusing resources reduces waste and pollution
- Protecting natural habitats and ecosystems is essential for conservation
Human Impact on Resource Development
- Exploitation and overuse of resources lead to depletion and degradation
- Pollution and degradation of resources harm the environment and human health
- Deforestation and habitat destruction cause loss of biodiversity
- Climate change and global warming have devastating effects on the environment and human societies
Sustainable Development
- Meets present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs
- Balances social equity and justice, economic viability and growth, and environmental protection and conservation
- Ensures long-term availability of resources and maintains ecological balance and biodiversity
- Supports human well-being and economic growth
Types of Natural Resources
- Renewable resources replenish naturally and include solar energy, wind energy, water, forests, and fisheries
- Non-renewable resources are finite and include fossil fuels, minerals, and metals
Distribution of Natural Resources
- Resources are unevenly distributed across the globe due to geographical location and availability
- Disparities in access and control among countries and populations lead to inequality and conflict
- Climate, geography, political and economic systems, and historical and cultural factors affect resource distribution
- Uneven distribution leads to environmental degradation, overexploitation, and economic and social disparities
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Learn about the importance of conserving resources, methods of conservation, and the role of humans in resource development, including the negative impacts of human activities on the environment.
