Living in the Environment 18th Edition by Tyler Miller,Scott Spoolman

Exercise 12

What is a resource Distinguish between an inexhaustible resource and a renewable resource and give an example of each. What is the sustainable yield of a renewable resource Define and give two examples of a nonrenewable or exhaustible resource. Explain why the suggested priorities for more sustainable use of nonrenewable resources are, in order: R efuse, R educe, R euse, and R ecycle. What percentage of the metals and other nonrenewable materials that we use could be reused or recycled Distinguish between more-developed countries and less-developed countries and give an example of a high-income, middle-income, and low-income country.