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Actions that meet current needs while preserving resources for future generations
sustainability
Which of the following is an example of a sustainable energy source? a) Burning coal for electricity b) Using ethanol made from corn or sugar c) Mining natural gas d) Using petroleum-based fuels
using ethanol made from corn or sugar
Items produced in nature that can be used by humans
Natural resources
Which of the following is a renewable resource? a) Coal b) Natural gas c) Trees d) Oil
trees
Which of the following is a non-renewable resource? a) Crops b) Sunlight c) Coal d) Water
Coal
Which of the following is NOT a major type of land use? a) Agricultural b) Industrial/Commercial c) Recreational d) Atmospheric
Atmospheric
Which human activity contributes most to current climate change trends? a) Increased volcanic activity b) Increased use of fossil fuels c) Tilt of Earth’s axis d) Reduction in biodiversity
Increased use of fossil fuels
What is another term for Human-Environmental Interaction? a) Cultural ecology b) Physical geography c) Urban planning d) Cultural diffusion
Cultural ecology
Human-Environmental Interaction emphasizes the relationship between: a) People and their economic systems b) People and their environments c) Cities and their trade routes d) Nations and their political structures
People and their economic systems b) People and their environments
What is The physical environment controls human culture and development
Determinism
Humans can adapt and use technology to overcome environmental challenges
Possibilism
Which theory celebrates human adaptability and innovation?
Possibilism
Emphasizes human control and adaptation
Possibilism
