chapter 2 = How can we sustainably manage resources Flashcards
what is a resource
a material identified by humans to be useful
how do people identify resources
culture and technology
what is a natural resource
a resource produced by natural processes and means
examaples of natural resources are
sunlight [solar] water [hydro electricity] wind…
how are natural resources classified
renewablw and non-renewable
what does renewable mean
can be replenished by ntaural means in the same amount of time as used
what does non-renewable mean
cannot be replenished by natural means, or takes a very long time, availability is limited
how do people view natural resources
human-centred and nature centred
what does nature centred mean
people view natural resources as precious and that they should be preserved
what does human-centered mean
people view the physical environment as valuable because humans can obtain materials
what does sustainable use of resources mean
it means taking actions to ensure that natural resources are available for future generations.
how can we use natural resources sustainably
conservation= reuse, reduce, recycle, recover
what does recover mean
find useful materials from our waste, eg composting
how does technological development help?
by advancing technology, it will help to discover more efficient ways to use natural resources. eg solar power, 5 ticks daikin
