Resource Revolution

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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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can result from the wise usage of resources?

<p>Ethical consumerism (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which classification of resources is based on their availability?

<p>Renewable and non-renewable (A)</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 (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which classification of resources is based on their origin?

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

What is the primary goal of resource utilization?

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

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

<p>All of the above (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the purpose of resource allocation?

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

What is the role of resource management in society?

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

Which of the following is a characteristic of natural resources?

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

What is the main goal of conservation?

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

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

<p>Forests (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

<p>Fossils (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Which of the following is a characteristic of economic resources?

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

How are resources categorized based on origin?

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

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