Vocabulary
What is resource management?
A. Using as many resources as possible
B. Planning and using resources wisely
C. Getting rid of natural resources
D. Storing resources underground
B. Planning and using resources wisely
How can poor resource management lead to air pollution?
A. By using cleaner energy
B. By burning more fossil fuels and releasing pollutants
C. By recycling more materials
D. By planting more trees
B. By burning more fossil fuels and releasing pollutants
Which is an example of conservation that helps save water or energy?
A. Leaving lights on all day
B. Turning off water while brushing teeth
C. Using more electricity
D. Driving longer distances
B. Turning off water while brushing teeth
A city installs solar panels on buildings. Which strategy is this?
A. Conservation
B. Efficiency
C. Technology
D. Pollution
C. Technology
How are energy use and air pollution connected?
A. Using more fossil fuels increases air pollution
B. Energy use does not affect air pollution
C. Renewable energy increases pollution
D. Pollution reduces energy use
A. Using more fossil fuels increases air pollution
Which resource is renewable?
A. Coal
B. Oil
C. Wind
D. Natural gas
C. Wind
How does managing resources help reduce water pollution?
A. By dumping waste into rivers
B. By cleaning and treating wastewater
C. By using more chemicals
D. By wasting water
B. By cleaning and treating wastewater
How does using energy-efficient appliances help manage energy resources?
A. They use more electricity
B. They waste energy
C. They use less energy to do the same job
D. They increase pollution
C. They use less energy to do the same job
A family turns off lights when they leave a room. Which strategy is this?
A. Technology
B. Pollution
C. Conservation
D. Nonrenewable energy
C. Conservation
How can managing soil resources help reduce hunger?
A. By damaging crops
B. By improving soil for better food production
C. By increasing pollution
D. By reducing farming
B. By improving soil for better food production
What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?
A. Renewable resources cost more money
B. Nonrenewable resources can be reused quickly
C. Renewable resources can be replaced naturally, nonrenewable cannot
D. Nonrenewable resources are better for the environment
C. Renewable resources can be replaced naturally, nonrenewable cannot
Why is resource management important in reducing global energy poverty?
A. It limits access to electricity
B. It makes energy more expensive
C. It helps provide affordable and reliable energy
D. It increases pollution
C. It helps provide affordable and reliable energy
Which technology helps reduce air or water pollution?
A. Coal power plants
B. Wind turbines
C. Plastic bags
D. Gasoline engines
B. Wind turbines
A factory cleans its wastewater before releasing it into a river. Why is this important?
A. It increases pollution
B. It protects water resources and ecosystems
C. It wastes resources
D. It harms wildlife
B. It protects water resources and ecosystems
Why is it important to think about future generations when using resources?
A. Resources will never run out
B. Future generations do not need resources
C. To make sure resources are available long-term
D. To increase pollution
C. To make sure resources are available long-term
Why is conservation important?
A. It wastes fewer resources
B. It helps resources last longer
C. It increases pollution
D. It uses more energy
B. It helps resources last longer
How can better management of resources help reduce malnutrition?
A. By damaging soil
B. By improving food production and farming methods
C. By wasting crops
D. By polluting water
B. By improving food production and farming methods
How can recycling help manage natural resources?
A. By creating more waste
B. By reusing materials and reducing the need for new resources
C. By increasing pollution
D. By using more energy
B. By reusing materials and reducing the need for new resources
A community builds wind turbines. How does this help reduce pollution?
A. By burning fossil fuels
B. By creating renewable energy with little air pollution
C. By increasing waste
D. By using coal
B. By creating renewable energy with little air pollution
Which action best shows how resource management can reduce both pollution and energy use?
A. Burning more fossil fuels
B. Using renewable energy and conserving resources
C. Wasting water during farming
D. Increasing factory production
B. Using renewable energy and conserving resources
What does efficiency mean when using resources?
A. Using more resources than needed
B. Using resources faster
C. Using less to do the same job
D. Never using resources
C. Using less to do the same job
What might happen if people overuse natural resources?
A. Resources will last forever
B. Pollution will decrease
C. Resources may run out and cause environmental problems
D. Food production will increase
C. Resources may run out and cause environmental problems
How does technology help farmers grow food more efficiently?
A. By damaging soil
B. By using tools like irrigation systems and farming machines
C. By wasting water
D. By reducing crop growth
B. By using tools like irrigation systems and farming machines
Which strategy best helps manage natural resources?
A. Conservation
B. Efficiency
C. Technology
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Why is technology important in managing natural resources?
A. It always costs less money
B. It helps use resources more efficiently and reduce waste
C. It increases pollution
D. It replaces the need for conservation
B. It helps use resources more efficiently and reduce waste