HMH Into Science 2024 6.11 Resource Management

What are Non-Renewable Resources?

• Resources that can be replenished quickly, such as solar energy and wind power.

• Resources that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as fossil fuels and minerals.

• Resources that are abundant and available in unlimited quantities.

• Resources that are only found in specific geographical locations.

What is an Energy Resource?

• A type of renewable energy source

• A natural resource used to produce energy, such as coal, oil, and solar power

• A method of conserving energy

• A technology for energy storage

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What is Sustainable Development?

• A method of using resources that only benefits the current generation.

• A way of using resources that meets current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

• A strategy to maximize profits for businesses without regard for the environment.

• A concept that focuses solely on economic growth without considering environmental impacts.

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What is Pollution?

• Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment, which can negatively impact natural resources.

• Pollution is the process of cleaning the environment from harmful substances.

• Pollution refers to the natural cycle of environmental changes.

• Pollution is the increase of natural resources in a given area.

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How can individuals contribute to Resource Management?

• By increasing waste production

• By recycling and conserving energy

• By using more non-renewable resources

• By ignoring sustainable practices

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List 5 examples of Natural Resources.

• Water, petroleum, animals, minerals, forests.

• Plastic, glass, aluminum, steel, paper.

• Electricity, wind, solar, geothermal, nuclear.

• Concrete, bricks, tiles, asphalt, wood.

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Define Natural Resource.

• Natural resources are substances that exist in the environment and are used by humans, such as water, minerals, and forests.

• Natural resources are man-made materials used for construction and manufacturing.

• Natural resources are only renewable resources like solar and wind energy.

• Natural resources are any materials that are imported from other countries.

What is Conservation?

• The act of using natural resources without any restrictions.

• The protection and wise use of natural resources to prevent depletion and ensure sustainability.

• A method to exploit natural resources for economic gain.

• The process of restoring natural habitats to their original state.

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What is Resource Management?

• The process of managing time effectively to increase productivity.

• The process of planning, organizing, and controlling resources such as materials, finances, and human resources to achieve specific goals.

• The method of evaluating employee performance in an organization.

• The strategy of reducing costs by minimizing resource usage.

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What is Recycling?

• Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into reusable materials to reduce resource consumption and waste.

• Recycling is the act of throwing away old materials without any further use.

• Recycling is the process of creating new materials from raw resources without reusing any waste.

• Recycling is the method of burning waste materials to generate energy.

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