Chap 2 - How can we sustainably manage natural resources Flashcards
What is a resource
A resource is a material that is identified by people to be useful
How do people view if items are a resource?
By their culture and technology
What are the two types of natural resources
Renewable and non renewable
What is a renewable resource
A resource that is replenished naturally more or less within the same time period when they are used
What is a non renewable resource
A resource that may not be replenished naturally or replenished very slowly and takes such a long time that it is beyond the period used
What are the views of natural resource
Nature centred and human centred
What is a nature centred view of a natural resource
When the physical environment with its natural resource is seen as valuable itself
What is a human centred view of natural resource
The physical environment is valuable because humans can obtain materials from it for their use and benefit
What does sustainable use of natural resource shortage mean?
To ensure resource can last us forever
What are two ways to ensure natural resource stability
Conservation and technological development
