16.1 "Human Population Growth And Natural Resources" Flashcards
1
Q
What helped to increase Earth’s carrying capacity?
A
Technology
2
Q
Are used faster than they form
A
Nonrenewable resources
3
Q
Two types of nonrenewable resources
A
Coal and oil
4
Q
Cannot be used up or can replenish themselves over time
A
Renewable resources
5
Q
Types of renewable resources
A
Wind, water and sunlight
6
Q
Is the amount of land needed to support a person
A
Ecological footprint
7
Q
As the human population grows, the demand for Earth’s resources…..
A
Increases
