Continued Extraction of a Non-Renewable Resource Can Be Sustainable Over

question 3

Multiple Choice

Continued extraction of a non-renewable resource can be sustainable over time if managed properly.

• A) False; all non-renewable resources have a 5 year limit for extraction.
• B) True; by definition non-renewable resources will never deplete.
• C) True; with continued increases in technology non-renewable resources can last indefinitely.
• D) False; non-renewable resources will eventually deplete.

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

The frontmost region of the frontal lobes in the brain, involved in complex cognitive behavior, personality expression, decision making, and moderating social behaviour.

Temporal Lobes

Regions of the brain located beneath the temples, involved in processing auditory information and encoding memory.

Working Memories

A cognitive system that holds information temporarily available for processing tasks such as reasoning and comprehension.

Basal Ganglia

A group of structures linked to the thalamus in the base of the brain and involved in coordination of movement and behavior control.