Question

What would be the advantages of exploiting
resources with short term aims? How would
these advantages differ from the advantages of
using a long term perspective in managing our
resources?
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Answer 1

Answer:

Advantages of exploiting resources with short term aims:

It provides the immediate advantage of meeting current basic human needs.

Fast industrialization and development

Explanation:

Provides large number of products for use and comforts

Improvement of the lifestyles of people increase the pollution levels, global warming, depletion of resources etc.

 

So it is better to use resources with a long-term perspective. This will prevent depletion of resources, not harm our environment and also ensure availability of resources for our future generation.

Answer 2

Answer:

In the case of a long-time perspective in managing our resources, these resources will last for the generations to come. This management ensures uniform distribution among the people. It conserves the natural resources for many years and not just for a few years, as in the case of a short-term perspective in conserving natural resources.