Natural Resource Consumption and Sustainability

The video tutorial discusses the importance of conserving natural resources, defining them as materials provided by nature that are essential for life. It categorizes these resources into renewable and non-renewable types, explaining their characteristics and examples. Renewable resources, like air and sunlight, are abundant and reusable, while non-renewable resources, such as fossil fuels, are limited and can be exhausted. The video emphasizes the need for sustainable development to ensure resources are available for future generations and highlights the disparity in resource consumption between rich and poor countries.

What is the primary reason for learning about natural resources?

• To save the world

• To improve our grades

• To become famous

• To travel the world

Which of the following is NOT a natural resource?

• Minerals

• Plastic

• Water

• Air

Which of these is considered a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Petroleum

• Natural Gas

• Sunlight

Why is water sometimes not considered a renewable resource?

• It is always available

• It can become chemically polluted

• It is too expensive

• It is not essential for life

What is a key characteristic of non-renewable resources?

• They are always environmentally friendly

• They are available in limited quantities

• They can be used repeatedly

• They are unlimited

What might happen if non-renewable resources are not preserved?

• They will become renewable

• They might go extinct

• They will become more abundant

• They will become cheaper

What is the concept of sustainable development?

• Development that prioritizes industrialization

• Development that ignores environmental concerns

• Development that focuses only on economic growth

• Development that meets current needs without compromising future generations

How much more resources do people in rich countries consume compared to those in poorer countries?

• Twenty times as much

• Five times as much

• Twice as much

• Ten times as much

What is the average daily resource consumption of a North American inhabitant?

• 10 kilograms

• 30 kilograms

• 60 kilograms

• 90 kilograms

What is the main message of the video regarding natural resources?

• To ignore their importance

• To focus only on renewable resources

• To exploit them as much as possible

• To conserve and use them sustainably