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Which one of these is an example of a conditionally renewable resource?

  • Forests (correct)
  • Agricultural crops
  • Water
  • Metal ores

    • Which one of these is an example of a localized resource?

  • Metal ores (correct)
  • Light
  • Water
  • Air

    • Which one of these is an example of a potential resource?

  • Machinery
  • Water
  • Metal ores (correct)
  • Buildings

    • Which one of these is an example of a tangible resource?

    <p>Equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the practice called that aims to meet human needs while preserving the environment?

    <p>Sustainable development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the pattern of reducing, reusing, and recycling resources?

    <p>The three R's</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the economic inequality between regions or countries in resource usage?

    <p>Resource curse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three R's that should be followed to save and extend the availability of resources?

    <p>Reduce, reuse, recycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can result from the wise usage of resources?

    <p>Ethical consumerism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the ability to meet our present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs?

    <p>Sustainability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which classification of resources is based on their availability?

    <p>Renewable and non-renewable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean for a resource to be 'culturally sustainable'?

    <p>The resource is accessible to different cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between 'actual' and 'potential' resources?

    <p>Actual resources are currently being used, while potential resources are not yet developed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which classification of resources is based on their origin?

    <p>Biotic and abiotic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of resource utilization?

    <p>Satisfaction of human needs and wants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which areas of work has the concept of resources been developed?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a natural resource from a human perspective?

    <p>Anything obtained from the environment to satisfy human needs and wants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean for a resource to be 'commercial'?

    <p>The resource is privately owned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of resource allocation?

    <p>To ensure sustainability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of resource management in society?

    <p>To conserve and steward resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of natural resources?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of conservation?

    <p>To manage natural resources with the goal of sustainability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a biotic resource?

    <p>Forests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between potential and actual resources?

    <p>Potential resources may be used in the future, while actual resources are being used in present times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

    <p>Fossils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the highest rate at which a resource can be used sustainably called?

    <p>Sustainable yield</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of economic resources?

    <p>They are human-centered (anthropocentric)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are computer resources?

    <p>Physical or virtual components of limited availability within a computer or information management system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between economic and ecological views of resources?

    <p>Economic views include desire along with necessity, while ecological views are about basic biological needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are resources categorized based on origin?

    <p>Abiotic and biotic resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

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