Exploring Natural Resources and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Which of the following is an example of a renewable natural resource?

• Coal

• Solar energy

• Petroleum

• Natural gas

What is a characteristic feature of non-renewable natural resources?

• They can regenerate quickly over time.

• They are unlimited in supply.

• They take millions of years to form.

• They are primarily derived from agricultural products.

How does the extraction of fossil fuels impact the environment?

• Increases biodiversity

• Reduces carbon footprint

• Leads to air and water pollution

• Enhances soil fertility

Why is wildlife conservation important in natural resource management?

• It ensures the availability of natural resources for future generations.

• It increases the extraction rate of non-renewable resources.

• It decreases the land available for agricultural use.

• It promotes the use of fossil fuels over renewable energy sources.

What is a major controversy surrounding the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge?

• The introduction of invasive species

• Oil and gas drilling

• Overfishing in nearby waters

• The construction of wind farms

What is the primary reason for the controversy over drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge?

• The potential for economic growth

• The impact on local tourism

• The threat to indigenous cultures

• Environmental and wildlife protection

Which of the following best describes the concept of sustainable development in the context of natural resources?

• Maximizing resource extraction to boost the economy

• Using resources at a rate that does not compromise future generation's ability to meet their needs

• Focusing solely on renewable resources and completely avoiding non-renewable resources

• Increasing the use of non-renewable resources to preserve renewable ones

What is a potential benefit of sustainable natural resource management?

• It can lead to immediate economic gains.

• It ensures long-term ecological balance and resource availability.

• It promotes the rapid consumption of resources.

• It eliminates the need for wildlife conservation efforts.

What is the main goal of sustainable natural resource management?

• To maximize immediate economic gains

• To ensure long-term ecological balance and resource availability

• To promote the rapid consumption of resources

• To eliminate the need for wildlife conservation efforts

What is the main difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

• Renewable resources can regenerate quickly over time, while non-renewable resources take millions of years to form

• Renewable resources are unlimited in supply, while non-renewable resources are limited

• Renewable resources are primarily derived from agricultural products, while non-renewable resources are not

• Renewable resources can be used indefinitely, while non-renewable resources can be depleted