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Which of the following is a characteristic of renewable resources?
Which of the following is a characteristic of renewable resources?
Exhaustible resources are those that can be completely used up.
Exhaustible resources are those that can be completely used up.
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Name one natural resource that is essential for the growth of plants.
Name one natural resource that is essential for the growth of plants.
Soil
The ______ is a mixture of gases, vapor, and particulates above the earth's surface.
The ______ is a mixture of gases, vapor, and particulates above the earth's surface.
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Match the following natural resources with their characteristics:
Match the following natural resources with their characteristics:
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What percentage of Utah's population is located within urban areas?
What percentage of Utah's population is located within urban areas?
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Which of the following is considered a non-renewable resource?
Which of the following is considered a non-renewable resource?
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Inexhaustible resources are those that can be completely used up.
Inexhaustible resources are those that can be completely used up.
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The concept of Multiple Uses promotes managing resources for single user groups only.
The concept of Multiple Uses promotes managing resources for single user groups only.
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What is preservation primarily concerned with?
What is preservation primarily concerned with?
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Consumption means to use and manage resources wisely.
Consumption means to use and manage resources wisely.
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Name two user groups that benefit from the Multiple Use Theory.
Name two user groups that benefit from the Multiple Use Theory.
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The process of water changing from liquid to vapor is known as ______.
The process of water changing from liquid to vapor is known as ______.
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What act provided 160 acres of federal land to anyone willing to farm it?
What act provided 160 acres of federal land to anyone willing to farm it?
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Approximately ___ percent of Utah consists of public lands managed by federal or state agencies.
Approximately ___ percent of Utah consists of public lands managed by federal or state agencies.
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The management of natural resources is called __________.
The management of natural resources is called __________.
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Match the following user groups with their primary activities:
Match the following user groups with their primary activities:
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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How often did extensive areas across the Great Plains burn?
How often did extensive areas across the Great Plains burn?
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Hunter-gatherers had a passive interaction with their environment.
Hunter-gatherers had a passive interaction with their environment.
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Which government program planted trees and native grasses in the Midwest during the Great Depression?
Which government program planted trees and native grasses in the Midwest during the Great Depression?
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Which of the following is NOT a use of minerals?
Which of the following is NOT a use of minerals?
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Sunlight is the primary source of energy for humans.
Sunlight is the primary source of energy for humans.
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Name one foundational resource for an ecosystem.
Name one foundational resource for an ecosystem.
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Fossil fuels take millions of years to accumulate from the remains of decomposing _________ and _________.
Fossil fuels take millions of years to accumulate from the remains of decomposing _________ and _________.
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Match the following natural resources with their definitions:
Match the following natural resources with their definitions:
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What is one critical component of natural resource management?
What is one critical component of natural resource management?
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An interdependent relationship means that different items must work independently to survive.
An interdependent relationship means that different items must work independently to survive.
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The acrostic sentence for the main areas of Natural Resources is: Please _______ My Dear Aunt Sally.
The acrostic sentence for the main areas of Natural Resources is: Please _______ My Dear Aunt Sally.
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What year was the Soil Conservation Service created?
What year was the Soil Conservation Service created?
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The Society for Range Management was formed in 1948.
The Society for Range Management was formed in 1948.
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Name one resource management agency mentioned in the material.
Name one resource management agency mentioned in the material.
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The _____ Plateau is known for watershed restoration.
The _____ Plateau is known for watershed restoration.
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Match the following Natural Resource Career Focus Areas with their main focus:
Match the following Natural Resource Career Focus Areas with their main focus:
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Which of the following is NOT a focus area in the career exploration process?
Which of the following is NOT a focus area in the career exploration process?
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Students are encouraged to work individually when discussing the careers they have chosen.
Students are encouraged to work individually when discussing the careers they have chosen.
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What is a suggested action for students after researching a Natural Resource career?
What is a suggested action for students after researching a Natural Resource career?
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Study Notes
Natural Resources
- Natural resources are anything people use that occurs naturally.
Renewable vs Non-Renewable Resources
- Renewable Resources: Resources that can replenish themselves within a human lifetime.
- Non-Renewable Resources: Resources that take much longer than a human lifetime to replenish or cannot be replenished.
Inexhaustible vs Exhaustible Resources
- Inexhaustible Resources: Resources that continually renew themselves.
- Exhaustible Resources: Resources available in limited quantities and can be completely used up.
Main Areas of Natural Resources
- Air: The area above the earth's surface containing gases, vapor, and particulates, it encompasses weather conditions.
- Earth: Includes soil, land, minerals, wildlife, and plants.
- Water: Essential for all living organisms, including cell function. The water cycle includes precipitation, groundwater, surface water, and evaporation.
- Fire: Includes sunlight and fossil fuels.
- Soil: The top layer of the earth's crust used for plant growth and nutrient cycling. Poor soil conservation leads to erosion.
- Minerals: Inorganic substances found in nature, often mined, used in building materials, coins, tools, and equipment.
- Wildlife and Plants: Plants and animals in the wild, serving as food, recreational, and ecological resources.
- Sunlight: Provides the primary energy source for the planet, used by plants for food production and humans for heat and solar energy.
- Fossil Fuels: Formed over millions of years from decomposing plants and animals, a source of energy but produces pollution when burned.
Interdependent Relationships
- Different elements rely on each other for survival.
Natural Resource Management
- Management of natural resources like land, water, soil, plants, and animals, focusing on impact on present and future generations' quality of life.
History of Natural Resource Management
- Native Americans: Active managers shaping their environments through practices like fire management to improve grazing and drive bison.
- Homestead Act of 1862: Provided 160 acres of federal land to encourage farming in the American West.
- The Dust Bowl (1930s) : A period of severe dust storms in the Great Plains caused by poor farming practices, government acts, and policies.
- The New Deal: Programs aimed at conservation and job creation during the Great Depression, including the Soil Erosion Service and the Civilian Conservation Corps.
- Soil Conservation Act of 1935: Established the Soil Conservation Service (now Natural Resource Conservation Service – NRCS).
- Formation of The Society for Range Management (1948) : Advocated for proactive solutions to manage rangeland ecosystems sustainably.
Natural Resources in Urban Areas
- Natural resources influence urban spaces in various ways.
Resource Management Agencies
- Organizations responsible for managing natural resources.
Multiple Uses
- The concept that resources should be managed for multiple uses to maximize benefits for all users.
Debate Proposal
- Students will research societal issues and develop debate proposals regarding natural resource management.
Conflicts
- Conflicts arise when multiple uses of a resource compete with one another.
Natural Resource Careers in FFA
- The FFA (Future Farmers of America) organization offers resources and information about careers in natural resources and agriculture.
- Careers in natural resources can be accessed through AgExplorer on ffa.org.
Career Mind Map
- Students should create a mind map illustrating a selected natural resource career, its relationship to natural resources, and the path to pursuing that career.
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Explore the essential concepts of natural resources, including the distinctions between renewable and non-renewable resources. Understand the implications of inexhaustible versus exhaustible resources, along with their main areas: air, earth, water, and fire. Test your knowledge on how these resources affect our environment and sustainability.
