Resource Use In Society 8.2 Flashcards
1
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Natural income
A
The yield from natural capital
2
Q
Renewable resources
A
Living resources that can replace or restock themselves. Ex: timber
3
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Non-renewable resources
A
Non-living resources that exist in a limited amount on the planet and that are not renewed after they’ve been used. Ex: fossil fuels
4
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Value of resources
A
Economic: can it be sold?
Ecological: important service? No monetary value.
Scientific: useful for research?
Intrinsic: cultural, aesthetic, spiritual value? No monetary value.
5
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Natural capital
A
The stock of an ecosystem that can yield a supply of valuable goods and services. Ex: timber can either be a good or protect the soil from eroding (service)
Produces natural income.
