Natural Resource Use and Human Impact Assessment

What is the term for using a natural resource without reducing its supply?

• Consumptive use
• Preservation
• Non-consumptive use
• Conservation

Which of the following is an example of consumptive use of natural resources?

• Bird watching
• Hunting
• Hiking
• Nature photography

What is the current approximate population of the Earth?

• 4 billion
• 5 billion
• 8 billion

• 6 billion

The study of human population is called:

• Anthropology
• Sociology
• Biology
• Demography

What is the primary factor determining the difference in impact between urban and rural areas on natural resource use?

• Technology usage
• Population density
• Economic development
• Cultural practices

What is the term for setting aside certain areas of land for specified use?

• Land-use planning
• Zoning
• Urbanization
• Preservation

Which of the following is NOT an example of a recyclable material?

• Aluminum
• Glass
• Food waste
• Paper

What is the term for using a product again and again without re-manufacturing?

• Recycling
• Upcycling
• Reusing
• Repurposing

The wise use of our natural resources is known as:

• Preservation
• Sustainability
• Conservation
• Demography

People who study and promote conservation are called:

• Preservationists
• Environmentalists
• Ecologists
• Conservationists