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What is the primary focus of Natural Resource Management?
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'?
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?
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?
What role do ecosystems play in the context of Natural Resource Management?
Which of the following is NOT considered an economic parameter for population studies?
Which of the following is NOT considered an economic parameter for population studies?
Which of these factors may influence Natural Resource Management strategies?
Which of these factors may influence Natural Resource Management strategies?
How does Natural Resource Management address human utilization of resources?
How does Natural Resource Management address human utilization of resources?
What term describes the total number of inhabitants in a country or region?
What term describes the total number of inhabitants in a country or region?
Which factor is most likely to contribute to high population growth rates in less developed countries?
Which factor is most likely to contribute to high population growth rates in less developed countries?
Which of the following aspects is NOT associated with the sustainability of natural resources?
Which of the following aspects is NOT associated with the sustainability of natural resources?
In evaluating population parameters, which of the following is a demographic characteristic?
In evaluating population parameters, which of the following is a demographic characteristic?
In the context of ecosystems, what does stewardship imply?
In the context of ecosystems, what does stewardship imply?
Which of the following descriptions best fits an 'institution' as defined in sociocultural contexts?
Which of the following descriptions best fits an 'institution' as defined in sociocultural contexts?
What defines an organization in a social context?
What defines an organization in a social context?
Which type of organization focuses primarily on governmental activities?
Which type of organization focuses primarily on governmental activities?
In a presidential form of government, which branches are part of the organizational structure?
In a presidential form of government, which branches are part of the organizational structure?
What is the primary purpose of having an organizational structure in government?
What is the primary purpose of having an organizational structure in government?
Which of the following is NOT considered a type of organization?
Which of the following is NOT considered a type of organization?
What is one environmental consequence of burning fossil fuels?
What is one environmental consequence of burning fossil fuels?
Which of the following resources can be recycled?
Which of the following resources can be recycled?
Phosphate rock is primarily important for what purpose?
Phosphate rock is primarily important for what purpose?
What approach believes in intensively using natural resources for maximum profit?
What approach believes in intensively using natural resources for maximum profit?
What philosophy started early in the United States' history regarding natural resource use?
What philosophy started early in the United States' history regarding natural resource use?
Which statement is true regarding metals and their use?
Which statement is true regarding metals and their use?
Which ideology considers the supply of natural resources to be unlimited?
Which ideology considers the supply of natural resources to be unlimited?
What is a common characteristic of nonmetallic minerals?
What is a common characteristic of nonmetallic minerals?
What is the main focus of the preservation approach towards natural resources?
What is the main focus of the preservation approach towards natural resources?
What should occur if a forest has been logged?
What should occur if a forest has been logged?
What distinguishes the preservation ideology from an exploitive approach?
What distinguishes the preservation ideology from an exploitive approach?
Which strategy is crucial for managing renewable resources effectively?
Which strategy is crucial for managing renewable resources effectively?
What is the ultimate goal of a sustainable approach to ecological management?
What is the ultimate goal of a sustainable approach to ecological management?
How should management policies regarding natural resources be shaped?
How should management policies regarding natural resources be shaped?
What is discouraged in a nature-centered approach towards resource utilization?
What is discouraged in a nature-centered approach towards resource utilization?
Why is it important to protect resources like soil in ecosystems?
Why is it important to protect resources like soil in ecosystems?
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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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