Chapter 5- Natural Resources

Question 1

Natural Resources are defined by?

Answer 1

Human perceptions and attitudes

Question 2

Types of undeveloped resources?

Answer 2

• geographic locations
• climate and weather
• topography and landforms
• water
• vegetation
• fauna - animals

Question 3

The earths bounty?

Answer 3

Western Christianity explored nature

-wilderness had pagan rites to bring religious order

Question 4

Roots of conservation

Answer 4

Scientists in france and britain discovered that deforestation was causing global harm

Question 5

Who was George Perkins?

Answer 5

He told americans that actions were potent

Question 6

Who was Pinchot?

Answer 6

He developed a concept of natural resources for the grater good
3 Principles
-to develop existing resources for the benefit of people who live there now
-prevent waste of natural resources
-develop and preserve resources for benefit of many and not profit

Question 7

Spirituality

Answer 7

Romanticism embodied a deeper awarness that a simpler life was attainable

Question 8

What year were park and protected areas established?

Answer 8

Municipal corporations act in 1835

Question 9

What are the park zones?

Answer 9

Zone 1- Special preservation (Endangered species)
Zone 2 - Wilderness
Zone 3 - Natural environment
Zone 4 - outdoor Rec
Zone 5 - Park Services

Question 10

What is ecosystem management?

Answer 10

To protect environment, one must scientifically understand the relationship in the settings

Question 11

What are the 3 levels of Biodiversity?

Answer 11

1. ecosystems, grasslands, rain forests
2. individua; species of plants and animals
3. genes