Question 1

The concept of sustained yield applies to nonrenewable resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a nonrenewable resource?

Accepted Answer

A)  groundwater
B)  trees in a forest
C)  tuna
D)  coalE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

The technique of adding and comparing costs and benefits at different points in time is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  benefit-cost analysis.
B)  discounting.
C)  external analysis.
D)  profit-debt analysis.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Ninety percent of our global food supply comes from ________ animals and ________ plants.

Accepted Answer

A)  4, 3
B)  8, 15
C)  10, 25
D)  It varies by region.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Explain how a natural ecosystem 'manages' its nutrients.

Accepted Answer

The rate of use is controlled by the amount supplied through decomposition. If there is less, productivity decreases; if there is more, it increases. Thus, productivity shifts to match the availability of the nutrient.

Question 6

Some nonrenewable resources may be recycled, which extends the effective lifetime of a resource.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

One of the strengths of traditional models of sustainable harvest in fisheries is that they see stocks of fish species as components of a larger ecological system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Externalities occur when the actions of one individual affect another individual's well-being, and the relevant costs are reflected in market prices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The amount of resource harvested per unit time is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  crop.
B)  yield.
C)  take.
D)  net harvest.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Increased pesticide use is one component of efforts toward sustainable farming practices today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 11

Trees harvested for timber require a longer rotation period than trees harvested for paper products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Cultural eutrophication refers to the

Accepted Answer

A)  natural decomposition of solid wastes in a landfill.
B)  breakdown of biodegradable wastes by bacteria.
C)  process in which sewage is purified naturally by plants.
D)  accelerated nutrient enrichment of bodies of water due to runoff of chemical fertilizers.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

________ occur when the actions of one individual (or group of individuals)affect another individual's well-being, but the relevant costs (or benefits)are not reflected in market prices.

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The answer of ________ occur when the actions of one...

Question 14

In some parts of our national forests, forest managers are mandated by the government to sell timber at prices that do not meet the costs of management and harvest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Distinguish between renewable and nonrenewable resources, and give two examples of each.

Accepted Answer

Renewable resources are those that can b...

Question 16

In ________ cutting, mature single trees or groups of trees scattered through the forest are removed, which produces only small openings or gaps on the forest canopy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In ________ cutting, mature single trees or...

Question 17

In forestry, the period of time between harvests of trees at a site is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  harvest time.
B)  regrowth period.
C)  rotation time.
D)  fallow time.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Swidden agriculture involves burning, which clears space for crops and produces ash that is high in nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

List and describe three examples of sustainable farming practices used today.

Accepted Answer

1. Crop Rotation: This practice involves...

Question 20

The negative consequences of harvesting a natural resource, such as the soil erosion and sedimentation of a river that occur after a forest is logged, typically are not included in the market price of the resource; these costs are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  externalities.
B)  byproducts.
C)  coincidentals.
D)  unintended consequences.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above A

Exam 26: Population Growth, Resource Use, and Sustainability

The concept of sustained yield applies to nonrenewable resources.

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Which of the following is an example of a nonrenewable resource?

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The technique of adding and comparing costs and benefits at different points in time is referred to as

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Ninety percent of our global food supply comes from ________ animals and ________ plants.

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Explain how a natural ecosystem 'manages' its nutrients.

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Some nonrenewable resources may be recycled, which extends the effective lifetime of a resource.

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One of the strengths of traditional models of sustainable harvest in fisheries is that they see stocks of fish species as components of a larger ecological system.

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Externalities occur when the actions of one individual affect another individual's well-being, and the relevant costs are reflected in market prices.

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The amount of resource harvested per unit time is called the

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Increased pesticide use is one component of efforts toward sustainable farming practices today.

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Trees harvested for timber require a longer rotation period than trees harvested for paper products.

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Cultural eutrophication refers to the

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________ occur when the actions of one individual (or group of individuals)affect another individual's well-being, but the relevant costs (or benefits)are not reflected in market prices.

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In some parts of our national forests, forest managers are mandated by the government to sell timber at prices that do not meet the costs of management and harvest.

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Swidden agriculture involves burning, which clears space for crops and produces ash that is high in nutrients.

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List and describe three examples of sustainable farming practices used today.

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