Managing Resources for a Better Future

What is a renewable resource?

• A resource that can be replenished naturally over time

• A resource that cannot be replenished and is finite

• A resource that is always available in unlimited quantities

• A resource that is man-made

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Which of the following is an example of a nonrenewable resource?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Coal

• Hydroelectric power

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Why is resource management important in reducing global energy poverty?

• It ensures that all countries have equal access to resources.

• It helps in the efficient use of resources, reducing waste and ensuring availability for future generations.

• It increases the cost of resources, making them less accessible.

• It focuses only on the conservation of nonrenewable resources.

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Describe one way in which renewable resources can help reduce air pollution.

• Renewable resources are always cheaper than nonrenewable resources.

• Using renewable resources like wind and solar energy reduces the need for burning fossil fuels, which decreases air pollution.

• Renewable resources can be used to create more nonrenewable resources.

• Renewable resources are not related to air pollution.

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How does the use of nonrenewable resources contribute to water pollution?

• Nonrenewable resources do not affect water quality.

• The extraction and processing of nonrenewable resources can lead to the release of harmful chemicals into water bodies.

• Nonrenewable resources are always used in water treatment processes.

• Nonrenewable resources are only used in land-based applications.

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Plan a strategy to reduce malnutrition through better resource management.

• Increase the use of nonrenewable resources to boost food production.

• Implement sustainable agricultural practices that use renewable resources to improve food security.

• Focus solely on increasing the production of genetically modified foods.

• Reduce the use of all resources to conserve them for future generations.

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Evaluate the impact of using solar energy on reducing global energy poverty.

• Solar energy is too expensive to have any impact on energy poverty.

• Solar energy can provide a sustainable and affordable energy source for remote and underdeveloped areas, reducing energy poverty.

• Solar energy is only effective in countries with high levels of sunlight.

• Solar energy has no impact on energy poverty as it is not widely available.

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What is one challenge of managing renewable resources?

• Renewable resources are always available in unlimited quantities.

• The initial cost of setting up renewable energy systems can be high.

• Renewable resources are not affected by weather conditions.

• Renewable resources do not require any management.

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Analyze how the use of wind energy can help in reducing air pollution.

• Wind energy requires the burning of fossil fuels, which increases air pollution.

• Wind energy is a clean source of energy that does not produce air pollutants, thus reducing air pollution.

• Wind energy is only effective in coastal areas and does not impact air pollution.

• Wind energy contributes to air pollution by increasing noise levels.

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What is the role of resource management in addressing water pollution?

• Resource management focuses only on land resources and does not address water pollution.

• Effective resource management can help in reducing the release of pollutants into water bodies by promoting sustainable practices.

• Resource management increases water pollution by encouraging industrial growth.

• Resource management is not related to water pollution.

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