Resource Management Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is short-term environmental change?

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Change occurring in only a few months or years.

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What is a non-renewable resource?

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A resource that cannot be readily replaced by natural means at a quick enough pace to keep up with consumption.

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Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?

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Petroleum.

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Which of the following practices is NOT a method of conservation?

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Using more plastic to save other resources.

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What does 'consumption' mean in this context?

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The purchase or use of things, including natural resources.

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What is resource management?

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The process of managing resources in a sustainable way to meet current and future needs.

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What is a renewable resource?

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A resource that can be used repeatedly and does not run out because it is naturally replenished.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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Solar energy.

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What is conservation?

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The practice of using resources wisely to prevent depletion.

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What is recycling?

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The process of converting waste materials into reusable materials.