Question 1

Natural resources include

Accepted Answer

Natural resources encompass all naturally occurring materials that can be utilized by humans, including both biological and non-biological resources.

Question 2

Which of the following is not an example of a biotic resource?

Accepted Answer

Gasoline is not a biotic resource; it is a refined product derived from crude oil, which is a fossil fuel and considered an abiotic resource.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of an abiotic resource?

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Water used for generation of hydroelectricity is an abiotic resource because it is a non-living component of the environment.

Question 4

Which of the following statements about abiotic resources is true?

Accepted Answer

Water is considered a renewable abiotic resource because it is a non-living component of the environment that can be replenished naturally through the water cycle.

Question 5

Which of the following is not an example of the cornucopian theory about natural resources?

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Cornucopian theory suggests that human ingenuity and technological advancements can overcome resource limitations. Using weapons to control dwindling resources does not align with this optimistic view, as it implies conflict over scarcity rather than innovation and abundance.

Question 6

Which of the following statements about sustainable populations is true?

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The answer of Which of the following statements about sustainable...

Question 7

Exploitation of resources

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Careful management of both biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) resources is essential to ensure sustainable use and prevent depletion or extinction.

Question 8

Harvesting nearly all of a given population every year is a sustainable practice for all the following except

Accepted Answer

Deer populations require careful management to ensure sustainability, as overharvesting can lead to population decline and ecosystem imbalance.

Question 9

The greatest problem in sustainable natural resource management is

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High populations of humans increase demand for natural resources, leading to overexploitation and unsustainable management practices.

Question 10

In comparing biotic resources to abiotic resources, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

Abiotic resources are non-renewable and finite, making recycling and reuse important for sustainability.

Question 11

_______ is/are a factor in density dependent growth.

Accepted Answer

Density-dependent growth is influenced by factors that are affected by the population density. These factors include environmental factors (such as availability of resources), food availability, habitats, and predators.

Question 12

Which of the following statements most accurately represents the concept of maximum sustainable yield?

Accepted Answer

Maximum sustainable yields are difficult to predict because they depend on various factors, including environmental conditions, species interactions, and accurate population assessments, which can be complex and variable.

Question 13

In the context of the maximum sustainable yield, organisms that mature quickly

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Organisms that mature quickly can often tolerate higher harvest levels because they can reproduce and replenish their populations more rapidly.

Question 14

One strategy of harvesting plants and animals is to harvest as many individuals as are needed without regard to biology-based management. A potential outcome to this approach includes

Accepted Answer

Harvesting without regard to biology-based management can lead to extinction if the demand exceeds the species' ability to recover, as it does not consider the species' reproductive rates and ecological roles.

Question 15

Harvesting a fixed percentage of a population is a management strategy used by many fish and game services. Which of the following is not part of this strategy?

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This strategy focuses on sustainable harvesting and population management, not on making exceptions based on human need.

Question 16

Which of the following is not an effective strategy for managing populations to avoid overexploitation while optimizing economic yield?

Accepted Answer

Banning harvesting regardless of population health is not effective for optimizing economic yield, as it does not allow for sustainable use of resources when populations are healthy.

Question 17

One of the strategies in managing forests for lumber is to strip the land of all trees and immediately replace the trees with saplings. Why would this be considered a bad strategy of sustainable resource management?

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Replacing a diverse ecosystem with a monoculture reduces biodiversity and habitat quality, as diverse tree sizes and species are important for wildlife.

Question 18

Sustainable development requires which of the following?

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Sustainable development encompasses a holistic approach that includes monitoring human well-being, tracking resource health, ensuring future benefits, and implementing laws to prevent harm.

Question 19

Which of the following statements regarding sustainable development is true?

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Sustainability should be a goal at all levels to ensure that development meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Question 20

Which of the following statements about sustainable development is true?

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Sustainable development aims to balance economic growth with social equity and environmental protection, ensuring benefits for current and future generations.

Quiz 8: Natural Resource Use and Planning