Cite and explain ways of using Earth’s resources sustainably

Using resources in a way that maximizes profits for corporations.

Using resources without any consideration for their impact on the environment.

Using resources in a way that allows them to replenish themselves for future use.

Using resources until they run out completely.

Clear-cutting large areas of forest at once.

Cutting down trees and replanting them in another location.

Planting new trees to replace ones that have been harvested.

Cutting down trees and leaving the land bare.

Burning organic waste to generate electricity.

Breaking down organic waste into a nutrient-rich soil amendment.

Feeding organic waste to animals.

Dumping organic waste in a landfill.

Fishing until all fish in an area have been caught.

Fishing with large nets that capture all the fish in an area.

Fishing in a way that does not deplete fish populations.

Fishing with dynamite to stun fish.

Energy that comes from sources that are not depleted by use, such as wind and solar power.

Energy that comes from nuclear power plants.

Energy that comes from burning wood.

Energy that comes from fossil fuels.

Farming with large amounts of pesticides and fertilizers.

Farming in a way that does not harm the environment and can be continued for generations.

Farming in a way that only produces one crop.

Farming in a way that requires large amounts of water.

Using water in a way that harms aquatic ecosystems.

Using water in a way that increases water pollution.

Using as much water as desired without any concern for its availability.

Using water in a way that does not waste this valuable resource.

Tourism that only focuses on luxurious accommodations and high-end amenities.

Tourism that causes environmental damage and only benefits large corporations.

Tourism that does not harm the environment or local communities and can be continued for generations.

Tourism that only benefits tourists and does not provide any benefit to local communities.

Reusing materials to create new products.

Burning waste to generate electricity.

Throwing away all waste in a landfill.

Dumping waste in the ocean.

Living in a way that uses resources without any consideration for their impact on the environment.

Living in a way that is conscious of the impact one has on the environment and makes choices that minimize that impact.

Living in a way that only benefits oneself without concern for others or the environment.

Living in a way that maximizes energy consumption and waste production.