Resource Management Quiz

What are natural resources?

• Materials or substances that are artificially created and can be used for economic gain.

• Materials or substances that are found only in laboratories and cannot be used for economic gain.

• Materials or substances that occur naturally in the environment and can be used for economic gain.

• Materials or substances that are harmful to the environment and cannot be used for economic gain.

Give an example of a renewable natural resource.

• geothermal energy

• wind power

• solar energy

• fossil fuels

What is conservation?

• The process of destroying natural resources for personal gain.

• The act of exploiting natural resources without any regard for the environment.

• The practice of wasting natural resources without any consideration for future generations.

• The practice of protecting and preserving natural resources for sustainable use.

Why is it important to conserve natural resources?

• To neglect the environment, reduce biodiversity, and exhaust resources for future generations.

• To ignore the environment, harm biodiversity, and waste resources for future generations.

• To sustain the environment, support biodiversity, and ensure availability for future generations.

• To deplete the environment, decrease biodiversity, and limit availability for future generations.

What are some ways to conserve water?

• Some ways to conserve water include: fixing leaks, taking shorter showers, using a broom instead of a hose to clean outdoor areas, collecting rainwater for plants, and using water-efficient appliances.

• Using a sprinkler for outdoor watering

• Leaving the faucet running while brushing teeth

• Watering plants more frequently

What is waste management?

• The process of ignoring waste materials and letting them accumulate in the environment.

• The process of creating waste materials in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.

• The process of collecting, treating, and disposing of waste materials in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.

• The process of reusing waste materials in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.

Why is proper waste management important?

• Proper waste management reduces the risk of spreading diseases and infections.

• Proper waste management helps protect the environment and prevent pollution.

• Proper waste management saves resources and reduces the need for landfills.

• Proper waste management is important for several reasons.

What are some methods of waste disposal?

• landfilling, incineration, recycling, composting, and wastewater treatment

• dumping, burying, burning, dumping in the ocean

What is recycling?

• The process of converting waste materials into reusable materials.

• The process of converting waste materials into new products.

• The process of disposing waste materials in landfills.

• The process of burning waste materials for energy production.

Why is recycling beneficial for the environment?

• Recycling increases waste production, contributes to pollution, and depletes natural resources.

• Recycling requires a lot of energy, increases pollution, and has no impact on natural resources.

• Recycling is time-consuming, expensive, and does not reduce pollution.

• Recycling helps conserve natural resources, reduces pollution, and saves energy.