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What trend is observed in global material use?
What trend is observed in global material use?
- The rate of material extraction is slowing down due to technological advancements.
- Material use is stabilizing as more countries adopt sustainable practices.
- Material extraction is outpacing both population and economic growth. (correct)
- The efficiency of material use is increasing, leading to less extraction.
What is the projected increase in global resource extraction by 2060 if current practices continue?
What is the projected increase in global resource extraction by 2060 if current practices continue?
- 25%
- 75%
- 110% (correct)
- 50%
Which of the following is NOT identified as one of the three planetary crises driven by unsustainable consumption and production?
Which of the following is NOT identified as one of the three planetary crises driven by unsustainable consumption and production?
- Resource scarcity (correct)
- Biodiversity loss
- Climate change
- Pollution
Why is human population growth a concern in the context of natural resource use, according to the text?
Why is human population growth a concern in the context of natural resource use, according to the text?
How does poverty contribute to the overexploitation of natural resources, based on the information provided?
How does poverty contribute to the overexploitation of natural resources, based on the information provided?
How do borderless advertisements from industrialized countries impact consumption behavior in developing countries?
How do borderless advertisements from industrialized countries impact consumption behavior in developing countries?
What does the text imply about the definition of poverty and its relationship to natural resource use?
What does the text imply about the definition of poverty and its relationship to natural resource use?
What is the relationship between consumption, production, and natural resources, according to the text?
What is the relationship between consumption, production, and natural resources, according to the text?
Flashcards
Consumption
Consumption
The use of goods and services by individuals and societies.
Production
Production
The process of creating goods and services using natural resources.
Natural Resources
Natural Resources
Materials taken from the environment for use in production and consumption.
Material Extraction Rate
Material Extraction Rate
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Unsustainable Practices
Unsustainable Practices
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Planetary Crises
Planetary Crises
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Poverty
Poverty
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Influence of Advertisements
Influence of Advertisements
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Study Notes
- Consumption and production depend on extracting natural resources which are processed into final products and services.
- Globally, material usage in production and consumption continues to increase.
- The rate of global material extraction exceeds both population and economic growth.
- This means resources are being used more inefficiently.
- If current trends continue, global resource extraction will increase 110% by 2060.
- Unsustainable consumption and production deplete natural resources via material inputs.
- These practices also cause environmental damage during extraction, processing, manufacturing, consumption, and waste disposal.
- Environmental impacts from unsustainable consumption and production drive climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.
- Population growth is a natural mechanism for species survival.
- Humans lack natural predators, leading to rapid population increase.
- Poverty, when defined as hunger, can lead to overexploitation of immediate natural resources.
- Advertisements from industrialized countries influence consumption behavior, potentially leading to global overexploitation of natural resources.
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Description
The extraction of natural resources for consumption and production is increasing globally, outpacing population and economic growth. This unsustainable trend leads to resource depletion and environmental damage. Environmental impacts exacerbate climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.
