AP BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

HUMANS AND THE BIOSPHERE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the best description of the idea of environmental conservation and sustainability?
A
Innovating new ways in which humans can store nuclear waste above ground
B
Innovating new ways in which humans can use and consume more fossil fuels
C
Careful and controlled use of renewable and non-renewable resources
D
Careful and controlled use of renewable resources only
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Renewable and nonrenewable resources are energy sources that human society uses to function on a daily basis. The difference between these two types of resources is that renewable resources can naturally replenish themselves while nonrenewable resources cannot.

Detailed explanation-2: -What Is Sustainable Energy? Sustainable energy is derived from resources that can maintain current operations without jeopardizing the energy needs or climate of future generations. The most popular sources of sustainable energy, including wind, solar and hydropower, are also renewable.

Detailed explanation-3: -Renewable resources cannot be depleted over time. Non-renewable resources deplete over time. Renewable resources include sunlight, water, wind and also geothermal sources such as hot springs and fumaroles. Non-renewable resources includes fossil fuels such as coal and petroleum.

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