Resource Management Flashcard

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What is energy poverty?

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Energy poverty is when there is limited or no access to modern energy resources.

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What is an example of moving water to generate energy?

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Water flows through a hydroelectric dam.

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What does conservation mean in resource management?

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Conservation is when people make an effort to wisely use, distribute, and protect valuable resources.

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Which resources can be managed by using conservation, efficiency, and technology?

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Air, water, soil, and energy.

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What is resource management?

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Resource management is changing the way you use resources to ensure that humans and other life on Earth continue to have everything they need to thrive.

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What is the purpose of using technology in resource management?

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The purpose is to improve efficiency and reduce waste of natural resources.

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What is efficiency in resource management?

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Efficiency is using resources in a way that maximizes output while minimizing waste.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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Sunlight is an example of a renewable resource.

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What is the impact of pollution on resource management?

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Pollution negatively affects the quality and availability of natural resources.

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How can individuals contribute to conservation?

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Individuals can contribute by reducing waste, recycling, and using resources wisely.