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exam lesson name: the nature of science, the chemistry ecology
exam number: 700941rr
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question 13 of 20 :
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1. how can humans practice sustainability when using resources?

○ a. use practices that exceed the availability of the resource in a short period of time.
○ b. use agricultural methods that produce an excess of food and cause soil degradation.
○ c. use more non - renewable resources than renewable resources.
○ d. use practices that don’t jeopardize the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
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Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option based on the concept of sustainability. Sustainability involves using resources in a way that ensures future generations can also meet their needs.

• Option A: Exceeding resource availability quickly is unsustainable as it depletes resources fast.
• Option B: Agricultural methods causing soil degradation harm future productivity, so it's unsustainable.
• Option C: Relying more on non - renewable resources (which are finite) is not sustainable as they will run out.
• Option D: Practices that don't jeopardize future generations' ability to meet their needs aligns with the definition of sustainability.

Answer:

D. Use practices that don't jeopardize the ability of future generations to meet their needs.