4.1 Global Resource Consumption

• Processing involves refining raw materials into usable products
• What are examples of energy resources consumed globally?

  Oil, coal, solar power
• Global resource consumption meets the demands of the global population and economy.

  True
• Population growth is a primary factor driving global resource consumption.


  True
• Divergent resource consumption patterns between developed and developing countries pose sustainability challenges.


  True
• Developed countries typically have high levels of industrialization and economic activity
• The two primary factors driving global resource consumption are population growth and economic development
• What three strategies can address the sustainability challenges of divergent resource consumption patterns?

  Efficient resource use, recycling, renewable alternatives
• What three types of pollution are generated by resource extraction, processing, and disposal?

  Air, water, and soil pollution
• What are three strategies for sustainable resource management?

  Recycling, renewable energy, conservation
• Conservation and efficiency measures reduce resource consumption and environmental impacts
• Global Resource Consumption refers to the extraction, processing, and utilization of Earth's natural resources worldwide to meet human needs and wants
• The major resources consumed globally can be categorized into three main types: energy resources, mineral resources, and biological resources
• What are examples of biological resources consumed globally?

  Timber, food crops, fish
• Understanding resource consumption patterns is crucial for addressing global sustainability
• Match the factor with its effect on developed and developing countries:

  Population ↔️ Stable in developed, growing in developing

  Economic Development ↔️ High in developed, lower but growing in developing

  Resource Consumption ↔️ Higher overall in developed
• What three factors influence resource consumption patterns across different countries?

  Economic development, population size, and resource availability
• Higher overall consumption in developed countries poses a significant sustainability challenge.


  True
• Order the resource consumption patterns in developed versus developing countries based on economic development and population growth:

  1️⃣ Developed: Stable population and high industrialization

  2️⃣ Developing: Rapidly growing population and lower industrialization
• Overexploitation of fossil fuels can lead to their depletion and scarcity
• Resource extraction and land use changes can lead to habitat destruction and biodiversity loss.


  True
• Addressing the environmental impacts of resource consumption requires a focus on sustainable resource management
• What are three examples of renewable energy sources?

  Solar, wind, hydropower
• Utilization refers to using products and services for consumption.


  True
• What are examples of mineral resources consumed globally?

  Iron, copper, gold
• Match the country type with its resource consumption characteristics:

  Developed Countries ↔️ High industrialization and overall consumption

  Developing Countries ↔️ Growing population and resource use

  Resource Availability ↔️ May depend on imports
• How does economic development in developing countries affect resource consumption?

  Increases resource consumption
• Policies promoting efficient resource use, recycling, and renewable alternatives are needed to address sustainability
• The population of developed countries is generally rapidly growing.

  False
• How does population growth affect resource consumption?

  Increases demand for resources
• High global resource consumption has no significant environmental impacts.

  False
• Match the environmental impact with its severity in developed versus developing countries:

  Depletion of Resources ↔️ Higher depletion rates in developed countries

  Pollution and Waste ↔️ Rising levels in developing countries

  Habitat Destruction ↔️ Accelerating loss in developing countries
• Recycling reduces waste and lowers energy use compared to producing new materials.


  True
• Order the steps for sustainable resource management strategies:

  1️⃣ Recycling and Reuse

  2️⃣ Renewable Energy Generation

  3️⃣ Conservation and Efficiency