Recognition of the Finite Nature of the World's Resources Has

question 48

Multiple Choice

Recognition of the finite nature of the world's resources has stimulated a drive towards conservation. This is reflected in the demand for ________.

• A)energy-efficient housing
• B)fuel-efficient cars
• C)solar panels
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Recycling

The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects, aiming to reduce consumption of fresh raw materials, energy usage, and environmental pollution.

Commons Dilemmas

A situation where individual interests conflict with the collective interest, often resulting in the overuse or degradation of a common resource.

Characteristics of the Resource

The attributes or properties that define the nature, utility, and limitations of a specific resource.

Grounded Theory Analysis

A research method used in social science to build theories that are grounded in systematically gathered and analyzed data.