Sustainable Resource Management Quiz

Which of the following is considered a natural resource essential for human survival?

• Fresh water

• Plastic

• Concrete

• Steel

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What is the process called when rainwater flows over land and carries pollutants into rivers and lakes?

• Evaporation

• Run-off

• Infiltration

• Condensation

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Which cycle is responsible for moving nitrogen through the environment?

• Carbon cycle

• Nitrogen cycle

• Water cycle

• Oxygen cycle

What term describes the excessive use of natural resources leading to their depletion?

• Overexploitation

• Conservation

• Recycling

• Restoration

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Which of the following is a direct result of habitat destruction?

• Loss of biodiversity

• Increase in rainfall

• Decrease in sunlight

• Formation of new species

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Which of the following best describes sustainable resource management?

• Using resources faster than they can be replaced

• Managing resources to meet current needs without compromising future generations

• Ignoring the impact of resource use

• Focusing only on economic gain

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How can pollution from agricultural run-off be reduced?

• By increasing the use of chemical fertilizers

• By planting buffer strips along waterways

• By draining wetlands

• By removing all vegetation

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Which practice helps conserve fresh water as a natural resource?

• Leaving taps running

• Fixing leaks promptly

• Watering lawns at noon

• Using water for single-use purposes

What is one impact of overexploitation of fresh water resources?

• Increased fish populations

• Lower water tables

• Improved water quality

• More rainfall

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Which of the following is an example of sustainable resource use?

• Clear-cutting forests

• Rotating crops in agriculture

• Overfishing in oceans

• Dumping waste in rivers

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