Practice Functions Of The Environment (7.2.1) - ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

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Question 1.
Define renewable resources.
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Think of examples like trees and fish.
Question 2.
What does waste assimilation mean?
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Consider how nature deals with waste materials.
3Question 3.
What type of resources can be replenished naturally?
- Non-renewable Resources
- Renewable Resources
- Fossil Fuels
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Think about which resources can be used again.
4Question 4.
Waste assimilation refers to the environment's ability to:
- True
- False
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Consider how nature deals with waste.
Question 5.
Given the current rates of consumption, estimate how much longer our non-renewable resources will last if the population continues to grow at its current rate.
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Calculate based on current usage rates and reserve estimates.
Question 6.
Discuss the implications of failing to maintain environmental functions on future generations.
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Think about our responsibilities toward future generations.

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