Grade 10 Quiz new 2024

What is the primary goal of conservation?

  

•    To exploit natural resources for immediate profit  

• To deplete natural resources for economic growth

• To preserve natural resources for future use  

• To pollute natural resources for industrial development

Which of the following is an example of a renewable natural resource?

  

•   Coal  

• Water

• Petroleum

• Gold

What method is NOT used for conserving water resources?

  

•  Establishment of irrigation systems

•    Dams and reservoir construction

• Indiscriminate water pollution  

•  Control of groundwater usage

Which agency is responsible for the conservation of natural resources in Nigeria?

  

•    Ministry of Transportation  

•   Nigerian Conservation Foundation  

    

• Ministry of Tourism

• Department of Defense

Which of the following is NOT a method of conserving soil?

  

•   Prevention of overgrazing

• Indiscriminate felling of trees  

• Adoption of better farming practices  

• Prevention of bush burning

What is one of the problems encountered in conservation efforts?

  

•   Increased biodiversity

• Land, air, and water preservation

• Overgrazing by domestic livestock

• Responsible mining practices