When managed for human consumption, a renewable resource represents a balance between an ecosystem's health and human needs. A resource that is renewable is
readily available or easily replenished, but often requires management in order to
prevent depletion. Only using resources we need and helping to ensure they are
around for future generations is one way to live sustainably. Due to depletion and
unsustainable practices; which of the following is a renewable resource that is at risk
of becoming nonrenewable?
sun
wind
soil
rock

Question 4 using myplate's daily food plant for 2000 kilocalories as a reference, the servings from the protein foods group in this menu are a. adequate overall, and consistent with the dietary guidelines 2010 recommendations. b. short 2 ounce equivalents. c. inadequate in terms of the recommendations for a 2000 kcal diet. d. adequate overall, but inconsistent with the dietary guidelines 2010 recommendations.

What would happen to the nutrients in an ecosystem if decomposers, such as bacteria, didn’t exist there?

1. emigration the movement of people from one place to another 2. immigration a situation in which resources are being used up at a faster rate than they can be replenished 3. migration the leaving of one's homeland to settle in a new place 4. overpopulation the movement of people to a new country 5. sustainable development a situation in which the birth rate is not sufficient to replace the existing population 6. underpopulation the ability to meet current needs without reducing the ability to meet future needs 7. unsustainable development the increase in the population of a city 8. urbanization a situation in which the number of people exceeds the available natural resources in an area