Natural Resources Management Unit Review

Why is resource management important for reducing energy poverty?

• It ensures that natural resources are used wisely and sustainably.

• It increases the cost of energy so fewer people can afford it.

• It encourages people to use more nonrenewable resources.

• It reduces the need for alternative energy sources.

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Which of the following is a way to reduce global energy poverty?

• Relying on fossil fuels

• Investment in renewable energy (solar, wind)

• Increased use of coal and oil for electricity

• Restricting energy access for developing countries

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How does poor resource management contribute to malnutrition?

• It ensures that food is evenly distributed across the world.

• It increases food waste and reduces access to nutritious food.

• It makes food cheaper and easier to obtain.

• It encourages the use of artificial ingredients to improve food quality.

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Which action helps reduce air pollution?

• Burning more coal and oil for energy

• Increasing deforestation to make room for cities

• Using clean energy sources like wind and solar

• Relying only on gasoline-powered cars

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Why is managing water resources important for reducing pollution?

• It helps keep water sources clean and safe for drinking.

• It encourages factories to dump waste into rivers.

• It makes water more expensive for communities.

• It prevents people from using water efficiently.

What is one way to manage resources to help fight malnutrition?

• Throwing away excess food instead of donating it

• Reducing food waste and improving food distribution

• Making food more expensive so only some people can buy it

• Growing only one type of crop for the entire world

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Which human activity causes the most water pollution?

• Drinking bottled water

• Dumping chemicals and waste into rivers and lakes

• Using water for farming and irrigation

• Taking showers and baths

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How can we reduce global energy poverty?

• Keep using only fossil fuels

• Build more power plants that rely on coal

• Develop renewable energy sources in areas without electricity

• Limit the amount of electricity people can use

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What is one effect of air pollution?

• Increased oxygen in the atmosphere

• Health problems like asthma and lung disease

• Cleaner air for everyone

• More wildlife in cities

Why is managing natural resources important?

• It helps ensure resources last for future generations.

• It encourages people to waste more resources.

• It stops people from using any resources at all.

• It has no impact on global issues.

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