6.11B - Managing Earth's Resources

Why is it essential to protect natural resources?

 

• They are unlimited

• They are important for the well-being of our planet

• They are only important for humans

• They can be easily replaced

What are natural resources?

• Only water and air

• Everything we derive from the Earth

• Only minerals and metals

• Only plants and animals

What threatens the availability of natural resources?

• Climate change and pollution

• Recycling

• Conservation

• Planting trees

Who plays a crucial role in safeguarding natural resources?

• Only governments

• Only organizations

• Only individuals

• Governments, organizations, and individuals

Which of the following is a conservation strategy?

• Increasing waste production

• Sustainable farming practices

• Ignoring pollution

• Overexploitation

What is one way to conserve water?

• Use more water

• Pollute water sources

• Reduce pollution and protect sources

• Waste water

Why is energy efficiency important?

• It increases fossil fuel use

• It helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions

• It has no impact on resources

• It only benefits large companies

What does preserving biodiversity involve?

• Creating more pollution

• Protecting ecosystems and species

• Ignoring wildlife

• Destroying habitats

What are the three Rs of conservation?

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

• Replace, Refuse, Repeat

• Reduce, Refuse, Recycle

• Reuse, Replace, Reduce

Why should we adopt sustainable practices?

• To waste resources

• To ensure a healthier planet

• To ignore conservation efforts

• To focus only on economic growth