Conservation of Natural Resources Quiz

What is conservation?

• The destruction of natural resources
• The preservation and sustainable use of natural resources
• The exploitation of natural resources for economic gain
• The neglect of natural resources

Why is conservation important?

• To deplete natural resources faster
• To preserve rare species for future generations
• To destroy beautiful sceneries
• To waste mineral resources

Which of the following is a natural resource that needs to be conserved?

• Plastic
• Concrete
• Water
• Metal

How can wildlife be conserved?

• By hunting animals for sport
• By establishing game reserves
• By cutting down forests
• By polluting their habitats

What is one method of conserving water?

• Dumping it into the ocean
• Trapping or storing it in tanks or wells
• Wasting it
• Polluting it

How can forests be conserved?

• By cutting down all the trees
• By preventing bush burning
• By overgrazing
• By deforestation

What is one method of conserving soil?

• Overgrazing
• Indiscriminate felling of trees
• Crop rotation
• Acidic farming practices

How can air be conserved?

• By releasing harmful fumes into the atmosphere
• By preventing effluents from factories
• By polluting it with sewage
• By cutting down trees

What is one method of conserving mineral resources?

• Indiscriminate mining
• Wasting available resources
• Efficient extraction methods
• Using resources for industrial development

What are the benefits of wildlife resources conservation?

• Providing food for human consumption
• Generating revenue for the government
• Serving as tourist centers
• All of the above