Understanding Resource Efficiency

What is the primary goal of resource efficiency?

• To maximise the use of resources without considering environmental impact

• To minimise waste and reduce environmental impact while using resources

• To increase production at any cost

• To use as many resources as possible

Which of the following is a key principle of resource efficiency?

• Overproduction

• Waste minimisation

• Resource hoarding

• Excessive consumption

What is the term for using resources in a way that meets current needs without compromising future generations?

• Resource depletion

• Sustainable development

• Resource exploitation

• Industrialisation

Which of the following is an example of improving resource efficiency in transportation?

• Using larger vehicles for all trips

• Carpooling and using public transport

• Increasing the number of flights

• Driving alone in a petrol car

How can businesses improve resource efficiency in their operations?

• By ignoring energy consumption

• By implementing recycling programmes

• By using outdated technology

• By increasing waste production

Which of the following is a benefit of resource efficiency?

• Increased pollution

• Higher operational costs

• Reduced environmental impact

• Decreased product quality

What is the role of technology in resource efficiency?

• To increase resource consumption

• To develop methods for resource conservation

• To make resources more expensive

• To eliminate the need for resources

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Solar energy

• Oil

What is the impact of resource efficiency on economic growth?

• It hinders economic growth

• It has no impact on economic growth

• It supports sustainable economic growth

• It leads to economic decline

Which of the following practices can help in achieving resource efficiency in agriculture?

• Monoculture farming

• Overuse of chemical fertilisers

• Crop rotation and organic farming

• Deforestation