12 Questions
Which type of resources are perpetually available and can be renewed over short periods of time?
Renewable resources
Who argued that population growth must be controlled to prevent it from outstripping food production?
Thomas Malthus
Which scientific field involves gathering information about something not well known or that cannot be manipulated in experiments?
Astronomy
What is the main focus of Environmentalism as a social movement?
Environmental activism
Which individual proposed the concept of the 'tragedy of the commons' regarding resource depletion?
Garret Hardin
What is the main purpose of the scientific method?
Testing ideas
What is the purpose of formulating a hypothesis?
To generate predictions that can be tested
In a controlled experiment, what is the role of the control group?
It is the unmanipulated point of comparison
Which type of experiment provides strong evidence by revealing causal relationships?
Manipulative experiments
What type of experiments are suitable for ecosystem or planet-scale questions?
Natural experiments
Which activity tests the validity of a hypothesis?
Experiment
What is the function of peer review in scientific research?
To provide comments and criticism on research findings
Learn about the different types of natural resources, including renewable and non-renewable resources, and their impact on sustainability. Explore the connection between industrialization, population growth, and resource management.
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