8.2 Resource Use in Society Flashcards
1
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Natural Capital
A
The natural resources and environmental features in a given area, regarded as having economic value or providing a service to humankind.
2
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Natural Income
A
The additional goods and services that ecosystems provide over a set period, above and beyond what is considered the baseline or natural capital.
3
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Sustainability
A
The use and management of resources that allows full natural replacement of the resources exploited and full recovery of the ecosystems affected by their extraction and use.
