PTNR - Use of Natural Resources (Lesson)
Use of Natural Resources
Sustainable use of both renewable and nonrenewable resources is critical to the long-term survival of the human population. Humans must accept the responsibility of caring for a fragile planet with a growing population.
Management of Natural Resources
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Gross Domestic Product and Natural Resources
Natural resource use varies from area to area in the United States and varies significantly from country to country. Overall, per capita, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is a good indicator of the resource use of a country. Certainly, there are many other factors to consider when evaluating a country's resource demand, but the standard of living and the per capita GDP are key factors.
Please consider the following questions.
- What does per capita mean?
- What countries have the highest consumption rates, developed or developing?
- What countries are more likely to manage their natural resource use, developed or developing?
- How might some types of natural resources be used differently in developed countries when compared to developing countries?
RESOURCES IN THIS MODULE ARE OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES (OER) OR CREATED BY GAVS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. SOME IMAGES USED UNDER SUBSCRIPTION.