Impact of Natural Resource Use

How does natural resource use benefit society?

• Improved access to healthcare

• Decreased job opportunities

• Environmental degradation

• Enhanced climate change

How do natural resources contribute to the economy of a country?

• By causing environmental degradation

• By increasing unemployment rates

• Generating export revenue

• By promoting social inequality

How can the utilization of renewable resources benefit both the economy and the environment?

• By depleting natural habitats

• By increasing pollution

• By using resources wisely

• By increasing climate change

What are some environmental consequences of extracting non-renewable resources?

• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions

• Increased biodiversity

• Habitat destruction and pollution

• Environmental protection

The extraction and utilization of natural resources have both positive and negative impacts on a country.

• True

• False