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Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources Quiz

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Living sustainably means living off the earth's natural income without depleting or degrading the natural capital that supplies it. This concept is based on:

Utilizing non-renewable resources sparingly

Maintaining a balance between consumption and conservation (correct)

Utilizing renewable resources only

Maximizing resource extraction for economic growth

What is the primary purpose of environmental science according to the provided text?

Investigating relationships between nature, environment, and human societies (correct)

Exploring ways to exploit natural resources efficiently

Understanding how humans can dominate nature

Studying the impact of the environment on human health

Which of the following best describes natural capital?

The natural resources and services that support life and economies (correct)

Financial resources available in nature

Non-living components of the environment

Man-made resources created from environmental materials

In the context of sustainability, what do natural systems and human cultural systems need to be able to do?

Survive and adapt to changing environmental conditions indefinitely Signup and view all the answers

What role does solar capital play in supporting life on Earth?

Provides renewable energy for ecosystems Signup and view all the answers

One key goal of environmental science is to:

Learn how to live more sustainably Signup and view all the answers

How does sustainability relate to natural capital?

Sustainability depends on conserving natural resources and services Signup and view all the answers

'Living off the earth's natural income' refers to:

Balancing resource consumption with conservation efforts Signup and view all the answers

'Ecological footprints' refer to:

'Imprints' left by human activities on the environment Signup and view all the answers

'Natural resources' are:

'Materials and energy in nature that are essential or useful to humans' Signup and view all the answers