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?

    <p>Intrinsic value perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the text criticize anthropocentric views?

    <p>Because they emphasize the direct utility of resources to people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Abiotic, biotic, and cultural</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does not determine resources availability and scarcity?

    <p>Globalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of resource includes air and sunlight?

    <p>Inexhaustible resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of resource is coal classified as?

    <p>Stock/Nonrenewable resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of planning in resource management?

    <p>To achieve desired outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Interdisciplinary</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Solution-oriented sustainability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does resource and environmental planning involve?

    <p>Coordinating actions to realize the end goal</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Applying a systems approach (ecosystem approach)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In environmental management, what does responsibility and authority entail?

    <p>Allocating various types of capital to accomplish a goal</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Ensuring consistency with scientific information</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Putting pressure on governments and private sectors to reduce damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Science-based communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Conservationism primarily focused on according to the text?

    <p>Directing attention towards protecting valuable places</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Resource and Environmental Management according to the text?

    <p>Taking actual decisions and actions regarding resources and the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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