Natural resource management
  • 1. Natural resource management is the responsible stewardship of our planet's resources, such as water, air, forests, minerals, and wildlife. It involves planning and implementing strategies to sustainably use and conserve these resources for current and future generations. Effective natural resource management promotes environmental protection, economic development, and social equity. By balancing the needs of society with the health of ecosystems, we can ensure a sustainable future for all life on Earth.

    What is the goal of natural resource management?
A) Ignoring resource conservation
B) Total depletion of resources
C) Maximizing resource exploitation
D) Sustainable use of resources
  • 2. What is the role of the Clean Air Act in natural resource management?
A) Ignores air quality concerns
B) Regulates air pollution to protect human health and the environment
C) Promotes harmful emissions
D) Encourages air pollution for economic growth
  • 3. What is the importance of wetland conservation?
A) Flood control, water purification, wildlife habitat
B) Encouraging wetland destruction
C) Maximizing wetland exploitation
D) Ignoring wetland preservation
  • 4. What is the purpose of reforestation?
A) Allowing forest degradation
B) Encouraging deforestation
C) Replanting trees to restore forests
D) Clearing forests for development
  • 5. What is the purpose of marine protected areas?
A) Preserve marine ecosystems and protect biodiversity
B) Allow oil drilling in the oceans
C) Promote pollution in marine environments
D) Encourage overfishing
  • 6. How does overfishing impact marine ecosystems?
A) Depletion of fish populations, disruption of food chains
B) Promotes fish conservation
C) Increases fish populations
D) Boosts marine biodiversity
  • 7. What is the purpose of wildlife corridors?
A) Connect fragmented habitats to help wildlife migration
B) Block wildlife movement
C) Discourage species interaction
D) Promote habitat isolation
  • 8. What role do national parks play in natural resource management?
A) Ignoring biodiversity conservation
B) Promoting urban development
C) Preservation of natural ecosystems and wildlife
D) Encouraging resource extraction
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