Quiz 8.2 Resources - Natural Capital 2

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1. Why may the importance of a resource change over time? *

1 point

The ore becomes more scarce.

Extraction techniques become more intensive.

The use of the resource is replaced by a different resource.

A and C.

All of the above.

2. Besides calculating the price of a resource, which is not likely to be used to measure its value: *

1 point

the cost of replacing it with something else.

how much people are prepared to pay for it.

the cost of mitigating its loss.

the bequest value.

3. Identify the fourth worst emitter of CO2 per energy generated from the given information. *

1 point

Energy production in the Europe, USA and Australia.

oil

natural gas

biomass

solar

wave/tidal

4. Approximately how much CO2 is emitted by the use of biomass compared to solar primary energy? *

1 point

Energy production in the Europe, USA and Australia.

25%

50%

100%

200%

5. Which of the following statements about natural capital is correct? *

1 point

Coal and timber are examples of non-renewable natural capital.

Replenishable natural capital cannot be naturally replaced at a rate comparative to its consumption.

Metals are renewable natural capital because they are not destroyed and can be recycled.

Carbon dioxide and oxygen are examples of replenishable natural capital.

6. Sustainable yield can be defined as *

1 point

III only

I and II only

II and III only

I, II and III

7. Which of the following could be considered an ecosystem service? *

1 point

Ore found in a vein beneath the Earth's surface.

Ground cover crop to protect against wind erosion.

An open, green space useable for outdoor recreation or well-being.

A sunken vessel providing habitat for marine species.

8. Ethical, spiritual and philosophical perspectives tend to give organisms and ecosystems *

1 point

extrinsic properties.

intrinsic properties.

mystical properties.

judicious properties.

9. Of the four major classifications of materials (METALS, POLYMERS, COMPOSITES, CERAMICS), which was most important in 5 000 BCE? *

1 point

Metals

Polymers

Composites

Ceramics

10. Of the four major classifications of materials (METALS, POLYMERS, COMPOSITES, CERAMICS), which was most important in 1950? *

1 point

Metals

Polymers

Composites

Ceramics

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