Exercises 2

Which of the following best defines sustainability?

• Maximizing the extraction and consumption of resources.

• Using resources in a way that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

• Exploiting resources for short-term economic gain.

• Conserving resources without considering long-term consequences.

What is the primary goal of sustainable resource use?

• Maximizing economic profit

• Minimizing resource extraction

• Preserving resources for future generations

• Meeting immediate resource demands

Which of the following is an example of sustainable resource use?

• Clear-cutting a forest and replanting it with a single tree species

• Recycling paper and plastic materials to reduce waste

• Extracting fossil fuels at an accelerated rate to meet energy demands

• Overfishing a marine ecosystem to maximize short-term catch

How does sustainable agriculture contribute to resource sustainability?

• By using genetically modified crops to increase yields

• By applying chemical fertilizers to enhance crop growth

• By implementing crop rotation and organic farming practices

• By irrigating fields with large amounts of water

A community wants to reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainable energy use. Which action would be most effective in achieving this goal?

• Building a coal-fired power plant to meet the community's energy needs

• Installing solar panels on rooftops to generate electricity

• Expanding the use of gasoline-powered vehicles for transportation

• Constructing a new landfill for solid waste disposal

Evaluate the environmental and social impacts of unsustainable resource extraction methods. Which statement best describes these impacts?

• Unsustainable resource extraction can lead to environmental degradation, loss of biodiversity, and social conflicts.

• Unsustainable resource extraction has minimal environmental impacts but can create economic benefits and job opportunities.

• Unsustainable resource extraction only affects local ecosystems and has no wider social or environmental consequences.

• Unsustainable resource extraction primarily leads to higher resource prices and economic instability.