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What is the characteristic of renewable resources?
What is the characteristic of renewable resources?
- They are limited in quantity and cannot be replaced.
- They can be replenished naturally over time. (correct)
- They are non-sustainable and deplete the earth's supply.
- They are only found in urban areas.
What is an example of a primary industry?
What is an example of a primary industry?
- Banking
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Farming (correct)
What is the goal of reduce, reuse, recycle?
What is the goal of reduce, reuse, recycle?
- To increase consumption and waste.
- To increase the use of non-renewable resources.
- To minimize waste and conserve resources for future generations. (correct)
- To reduce the production of raw materials.
What is a challenge companies face when implementing reduce, reuse, recycle?
What is a challenge companies face when implementing reduce, reuse, recycle?
What type of resources are coal, oil, and natural gas?
What type of resources are coal, oil, and natural gas?
What type of industry provides services to businesses and consumers?
What type of industry provides services to businesses and consumers?
What is the main goal of considering the connections in an ecosystem?
What is the main goal of considering the connections in an ecosystem?
What is a key challenge in managing ecosystems?
What is a key challenge in managing ecosystems?
What technique is used in agriculture to enhance efficiency?
What technique is used in agriculture to enhance efficiency?
What is a negative environmental impact of farming?
What is a negative environmental impact of farming?
What is the characteristic that defines renewable energy sources?
What is the characteristic that defines renewable energy sources?
What is a significant environmental consequence of bitumen extraction and production?
What is a significant environmental consequence of bitumen extraction and production?
What is the primary purpose of silviculture in forestry?
What is the primary purpose of silviculture in forestry?
What is a long-term goal of forestry operations?
What is a long-term goal of forestry operations?
What is a disadvantage of solar power?
What is a disadvantage of solar power?
What is the primary use of wind power?
What is the primary use of wind power?
What is the goal of sustainable yield management?
What is the goal of sustainable yield management?
What is a characteristic of non-renewable energy sources?
What is a characteristic of non-renewable energy sources?
What is the primary purpose of stock assessments in fishing?
What is the primary purpose of stock assessments in fishing?
What characterizes old growth forests?
What characterizes old growth forests?
What is the aridity index a measure of?
What is the aridity index a measure of?
What is the continental shelf?
What is the continental shelf?
What is the main consequence of overfishing?
What is the main consequence of overfishing?
What is a characteristic of fossil fuels?
What is a characteristic of fossil fuels?
What is the primary purpose of the reserve-to-production (R/P) ratio?
What is the primary purpose of the reserve-to-production (R/P) ratio?
What is a major concern associated with fracking?
What is a major concern associated with fracking?
Why is sustainability crucial in the use of natural resources?
Why is sustainability crucial in the use of natural resources?
What can happen if natural resources are not managed properly?
What can happen if natural resources are not managed properly?
What is a benefit of using resources sustainably?
What is a benefit of using resources sustainably?
What is a result of sustainable practices in businesses?
What is a result of sustainable practices in businesses?
