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Which of the following are classified as renewable resources?
Which of the following are classified as renewable resources?
Which of the following is NOT a recognized use of trees by humans?
Which of the following is NOT a recognized use of trees by humans?
Short-term effects of overfishing include the decrease of a fish population in a certain area.
Short-term effects of overfishing include the decrease of a fish population in a certain area.
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The long-term effects of natural resource extraction and harvesting include ______.
The long-term effects of natural resource extraction and harvesting include ______.
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Which of the following is NOT a potential short-term consequence of drought?
Which of the following is NOT a potential short-term consequence of drought?
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What is the main point emphasized by Indigenous traditions regarding the use of natural resources?
What is the main point emphasized by Indigenous traditions regarding the use of natural resources?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of response to social and/or environmental challenges associated with natural resource use?
Which of the following is NOT an example of response to social and/or environmental challenges associated with natural resource use?
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The belief that land is only for human exploitation and profit is consistent with many Indigenous traditions.
The belief that land is only for human exploitation and profit is consistent with many Indigenous traditions.
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Study Notes
Renewable, Non-renewable, and Flow Resources
- Earth's resources are categorized as renewable (e.g., trees, natural fish, soil, plants), non-renewable (e.g., fossil fuels, metallic minerals), and flow (e.g., solar, running water, ocean currents).
Human Use of the Natural Environment
- Humans use various elements of the natural environment to meet their needs and wants, including:
- Rocks for building materials and roads
- Trees for lumber, furniture, pulp, fuel
- Fossil fuels for heating, cooling, industry, vehicles, and plastics
- Water for drinking, irrigation, electricity, and cooling
- Animals for food, clothing, and recreation
Effects of Resource Extraction
- Long-term effects: Soil erosion, desertification, smog, acid rain, climate change, soil contamination, habitat destruction
- Short-term effects of mining: Decreased local fish populations, loss of other species and marine vegetation
- Short-term effects of overfishing: Decrease in fish populations in a specific area
- Short-term effects of mass-crop harvesting: Soil overuse
- Short-term effects of desertification: Reduced agriculture and productive land
- Short-term effects of drought: Lack of drinking water and food, crop loss, economic hardship, displacement.
- Short-term effects of soil erosion: Loss of forests, reduced vegetation production
Different Perspectives on Resource Use
- Different groups (e.g., indigenous communities, environmental organizations, mining companies, town residents) have varying perspectives on how to use natural resources to meet human needs.
- Actions taken in response to these varied views include:
- Increased use of renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and tidal power
- Reduced consumption
- Promotion of energy-saving strategies (e.g., energy-efficient appliances)
- Promotion of fair trade
- Marketing of "ethical" products
- Boycotts of companies with unsustainable practices.
- Some believe humans own and can use natural resources as they see fit, while others believe humans are caretakers of the land, responsible for its use in the future.
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Explore the categorization of Earth's resources, including renewable, non-renewable, and flow resources. Understand how humans leverage these resources and the resulting long-term and short-term effects of resource extraction on the environment. Test your knowledge on the delicate balance between resource use and environmental impact.
