RNR 1001 : RNR 1001 Study Guide
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Lecture study guide - focus not only on knowing the terms and concepts, but examples of each one. Make sure you know the concept if you see a definition, and the definition if you see the concept. However, examples will likely be the basis of test questions, not specific definitions. Natural resource-something that can be useful and is found in nature. Conservation-growth of humans have caused an increase in natural resources. Precautionary principle- any action causing environmental harm; burden or proof that the actions are not harmful should fall on those taking the action, often ignored because of costly and time consuming that process can be. Land ethic-ecological conscience, individual responsibility for health of the land. Sustainability-rate of method of resource use does not impair future resource quality or quantity (focus on future generations is implicit. Convention on biological diversity in 1992 (cbd) resources include ecosystems, species, genetic material, treaty signed to help preserve diversity.
