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What is the main difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?
Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource mentioned in the text?
What does sustainable use of resources refer to?
Why is it important to practice Natural Resource Management (NRM)?
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Which type of resource can be used up sometime in the future?
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What is the greatest challenge in using natural resources according to the text?
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How are renewable resources replenished?
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Which statement best describes nonrenewable resources?
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What role does Natural Resource Management (NRM) play in ensuring sustainable resource use?
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Natural resources are ______ of the environment that people can extract and exploit.
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People do not ______ natural resources.
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Natural resources are categorized into two – ______ and nonrenewable resources.
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______ resources can be replenished by natural processes as quickly as humans use them.
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Examples of renewable resources include ______ and wind.
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Nonrenewable resources are natural resources that exist in ______ amounts.
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Examples of nonrenewable resources include ______ fuels like petroleum and coal.
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Our ______ of life and survival depends on our ability to use, rather than abuse the environment.
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Sustainable use refers to the use of resources in a way and at a ______ that does not lead to long-term degradation.
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Natural Resource Management (NRM) helps in ______ use of resources.
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Study Notes
Natural Resources
- Natural resources are parts of the environment that can be extracted and exploited for human benefit.
- They are gathered, not created by humans.
Categorization of Natural Resources
- Natural resources can be classified into two types: renewable and nonrenewable resources.
- Renewable resources can be replenished by natural processes as quickly as humans use them.
- Examples of renewable resources include sunlight and wind.
- Nonrenewable resources exist in fixed amounts and can be used up sometime in the future.
- Examples of nonrenewable resources include fossil fuels like petroleum and coal.
Importance of Natural Resources
- The planet has huge supplies of natural resources that are essential for human survival.
- The quality of life and survival depend on the ability to use resources without destroying or degrading the environment.
Sustainable Use of Resources
- Sustainable use refers to the use of resources in a way and at a rate that does not lead to long-term environmental degradation.
- It maintains the environment's potential to meet the needs and aspirations of present and future generations.
- Sustainable use meets the needs of the present and preserves resources for future generations.
Natural Resource Management (NRM)
- NRM is essential for sustainable use of resources.
- It involves practicing ideas and methods to manage natural resources effectively.
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Test your knowledge on renewable and nonrenewable resources, including the differences between these two categories and examples of each. Learn about how these resources are categorized based on their replenishment rate.
