Natural Resource Management Overview
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What is the primary focus of Natural Resource Management?

  • Developing new materials to replace natural resources
  • Managing technological advancements in resource extraction
  • Sustainable management of natural resources and their ecological and social components (correct)
  • Maximizing profit from natural resource exploitation

    • Which of the following best defines a 'Natural Resource'?

  • Materials that are artificial and not found in nature
  • Only commodities that are extracted for commercial use
  • Any component of the natural environment that species depend on, providing ecosystem services (correct)
  • Resources that are exclusively found in urban areas

    • Which concept is NOT included in the principles of Natural Resource Management?

  • Resilience
  • Sustainability
  • Chaos Theory (correct)
  • Stewardship

    • What role do ecosystems play in the context of Natural Resource Management?

    <p>They provide essential services that enhance human welfare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered an economic parameter for population studies?

    <p>Literacy level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these factors may influence Natural Resource Management strategies?

    <p>Political, economic, and cultural realities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Natural Resource Management address human utilization of resources?

    <p>By organizing and balancing resource use to avoid compromising ecosystem services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the total number of inhabitants in a country or region?

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

    Which factor is most likely to contribute to high population growth rates in less developed countries?

    <p>Higher poverty incidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following aspects is NOT associated with the sustainability of natural resources?

    <p>Short-term profit maximization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In evaluating population parameters, which of the following is a demographic characteristic?

    <p>Life expectancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of ecosystems, what does stewardship imply?

    <p>Managing human relationships with resources to promote health and sustainability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following descriptions best fits an 'institution' as defined in sociocultural contexts?

    <p>A formal organization with societal importance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines an organization in a social context?

    <p>A social unit of people structured to meet needs or pursue goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of organization focuses primarily on governmental activities?

    <p>Government organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a presidential form of government, which branches are part of the organizational structure?

    <p>Executive, legislative, and judiciary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of having an organizational structure in government?

    <p>To ensure a system of checks and balances in governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a type of organization?

    <p>Temporary event-based organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one environmental consequence of burning fossil fuels?

    <p>Release of carbon dioxide and other gases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following resources can be recycled?

    <p>Metals like copper and iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Phosphate rock is primarily important for what purpose?

    <p>Source of fertilizer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What approach believes in intensively using natural resources for maximum profit?

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

    What philosophy started early in the United States' history regarding natural resource use?

    <p>Utilitarian approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding metals and their use?

    <p>They include resources like gold, silver, and copper.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ideology considers the supply of natural resources to be unlimited?

    <p>Exploitive ideology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of nonmetallic minerals?

    <p>They include materials like sand and salt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the preservation approach towards natural resources?

    <p>To set aside and protect them in their natural state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should occur if a forest has been logged?

    <p>Necessary measures must be taken to reforest the area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the preservation ideology from an exploitive approach?

    <p>Preservation seeks to protect and conserve wild areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which strategy is crucial for managing renewable resources effectively?

    <p>Ensuring careful management to prevent exhaustion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal of a sustainable approach to ecological management?

    <p>To protect entire ecosystems while managing resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should management policies regarding natural resources be shaped?

    <p>By understanding the relationships within ecosystems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is discouraged in a nature-centered approach towards resource utilization?

    <p>Exploiting natural resources without regard for their depletion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to protect resources like soil in ecosystems?

    <p>To ensure a sustainable supply of resource products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Natural Resource Management

    • Definition: principles and practices for sustainably using natural resources like soil, water, forests, fisheries, and biodiversity
    • Focuses on: ecological and social aspects of sustainable resource management (especially biological resources)
    • Provides: principles of interdisciplinary natural resource management and planning

    What is a Natural Resource?

    • Components of the environment vital for living organisms, including soil, water, rangeland, forests, wildlife, and minerals
    • Provides ecosystem services, enhancing human life through consumptive and public-good services
    • Important for sustainable development and relies on healthy ecosystems

    Example Natural Resources:

    • Fossil fuels: formed over millions of years, burning them releases pollutants like carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and sulfur dioxide
    • Nonmetallic Minerals: examples include phosphate rock, glass, sand, and salt, phosphate rock is important for fertilizer
    • Metals: examples include gold, platinum, silver, cobalt, lead, iron, zinc, and copper, some metals can be recycled

    Approaches to Natural Resource Management:

    • Exploitation: focused on maximizing profit, little concern for resource depletion, assumes an unlimited supply
    • Preservation: aims to protect natural resources for their own sake, minimize human impact
    • Utilitarian: calls for careful management of renewable resources to ensure their continued availability
    • Ecological or Sustainable: emphasizes the protection of entire ecosystems, considering all the interrelationships between living organisms and their environment

    Economic and Social Parameters Influencing Natural Resource Management

    • Population size, growth rate, density, age, and sex: affect resource demand
    • Degree of urbanization: impacts land use and resource consumption patterns
    • Poverty incidence and literacy level: influence resource management practices
    • GDP: provides insights into the state of the economy and resource utilization

    Population

    • Definition: the total number of individuals in a region or country
    • Population growth difference: less-developed countries have faster growth rates compared to more developed countries
    • Demographic Transition: the shift from high birth and death rates to low rates observed in industrialized countries

    Philippine Socio-Cultural Setting

    • Ethnicity: diverse ethnic groups in the Philippines
    • Institutions: organizations with vital societal roles such as churches, schools, and government
    • Organizational Structure: different types of institutions and their structures
    • Political Structure: the Philippines is a republic with a presidential system, power is divided among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches

    Coastal and Watershed Management

    • Coastal Resource Management: videos are available on YouTube about coastal resource management
    • Watershed Management: videos are available on YouTube about watershed management

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