Contemporary Definition of Resources

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between humans and nature according to the text?

Humans are completely separate from nature.

Humans exist inside nature. (correct)

Nature exists inside humans.

Humans have no interaction with nature.

When do attributes of the environment become resources?

When they are recognized by animals

Once they are identified by plants

After human value/utility is placed on them (correct)

When they are untouched by any living beings

In Erich Zimmermann's view from 1933, how do resources come into existence?

They spontaneously emerge from the environment.

They are always present in nature.

They are created by humans.

They become resources through human recognition of their value. (correct)

Which term describes the belief that nature should be valued simply because it exists, regardless of human utility?

Intrinsic value perspective (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text criticize anthropocentric views?

Because they emphasize the direct utility of resources to people. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main categories of resources according to Bruce Mitchell?

Abiotic, biotic, and cultural (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does not determine resources availability and scarcity?

Globalization (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of resource includes air and sunlight?

Inexhaustible resources (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of resource is coal classified as?

Stock/Nonrenewable resources (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of planning in resource management?

To achieve desired outcomes (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which approach emphasizes the integration of knowledge and methods from different disciplines to solve complex problems?

Interdisciplinary (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of action is emphasized in the context of climate change?

Solution-oriented sustainability (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does resource and environmental planning involve?

Coordinating actions to realize the end goal (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of system-based management of resources and environment?

Applying a systems approach (ecosystem approach) (A) Signup and view all the answers

In environmental management, what does responsibility and authority entail?

Allocating various types of capital to accomplish a goal (A) Signup and view all the answers

In sustainability efforts, what is important when evaluating the final decision?

Ensuring consistency with scientific information (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key aspects of Environmental Activism as mentioned in the text?

Putting pressure on governments and private sectors to reduce damage (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the ability to communicate scientific findings effectively to all stakeholders in a simplified manner?

Science-based communication (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was Conservationism primarily focused on according to the text?

Directing attention towards protecting valuable places (C) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Resource and Environmental Management according to the text?

Taking actual decisions and actions regarding resources and the environment (A) Signup and view all the answers