9.4 - Resource Consumption
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Practice Questions
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What term describes the reduction of resources to the point of scarcity?
💡 Hint: It's a five-letter word starting with 'D'.
What is responsible consumption?
💡 Hint: Think about how we can use less and waste less.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which group consumes more natural resources per capita?
💡 Hint: Think about how economies differ between developed and developing countries.
True or False: Overconsumption has no major impact on resource availability.
💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of using resources faster than they can regenerate.
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Analyze the link between resource consumption and climate change. Discuss three ways excessive consumption accelerates climate change.
💡 Hint: Consider the resources consumed in energy production, land use, and waste.
Propose a strategy for reducing household water consumption. What practices could families adopt?
💡 Hint: Think about both behavioral changes and technological solutions.
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