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AP World History: Modern
The act of using natural resources excessively and unsustainably, often for economic gain.
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Overexploitation: The excessive use or extraction of a resource until it is depleted.
Sustainable Development: Economic development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Natural Resources: Materials or substances such as minerals, forests, water, and fertile land that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain.