Exploring Sustainable Resource Management

What is sustainable resource management?

• Ignoring environmental impacts for short-term gains

• Sustainable resource management is the practice of using natural resources in a way that meets current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

• Maximizing resource extraction for profit

• Using resources without any restrictions

Why is it important to manage resources sustainably?

• It is important to manage resources sustainably to ensure their availability for future generations and to protect the environment.

• To exploit resources as quickly as possible for immediate gain.

• To maximize short-term profits without concern for the future.

• To reduce costs by ignoring environmental regulations.

Name one method of sustainable resource management.

• Crop rotation

• Overfishing

• Deforestation

• Monoculture farming

How does overconsumption affect resource sustainability?

• Overconsumption increases resource availability.

• Overconsumption has no impact on ecosystems.

• Overconsumption depletes resources, threatens ecosystems, and undermines sustainability.

• Overconsumption promotes biodiversity and sustainability.

What role do renewable resources play in sustainability?

• Renewable resources primarily focus on non-renewable energy sources.

• Renewable resources are essential for sustainability as they provide clean energy, reduce environmental impact, and promote resource conservation.

• Renewable resources are not necessary for sustainable development.

• Renewable resources are a major cause of pollution.