Resource 7

What best defines natural resource management?

• A) Exploitation of resources without sustainability

• B) Optimal use and protection of natural resources

• C) Complete lack of resource control

• D) Increasing resource consumption

What is a key benefit of effective water resource management for regional economies?

• A) Increases pollution levels

• B) Reduces quality of life

• C) Supports sustainable agricultural development

• D) Decreases water availability

Which of the following actions exemplifies sustainable forest resource use?

• A) Mass deforestation

• B) Licensed logging and reforestation

• C) Ignoring forestry laws

• D) Unregulated timber export

Which natural resource is most commonly utilized for tourism development?

• A) Coal

• B) Water

• C) Forests and natural landscapes

• D) Metals

What impact does effective natural resource management have on employment in a region?

• A) Decreases job opportunities

• B) Creates new jobs in sustainable sectors

• C) Increases dependency on imported resources

• D) Has no effect on employment

Which of the following refers to alternative energy sources?

• A) Oil

• B) Gas

• С) Coal

• D) Solar energy

What is the significance of natural resource management for social development in a region?

• A) Improves quality of life

• B) Increases social conflicts

• C) Deteriorates infrastructure

• D) Increases population migration

Which of the following actions can be part of a waste management policy?

• A) Incinerating waste without treatment

• B) Recycling and reusing materials

• C) Dumping waste into water bodies

• D) Ignoring waste issues

What is the economic significance of biodiversity for a region?

• A) Reduces ecosystem resilience

• B) Has no economic significance

• C) Increases costs for environmental protection

• D) Supports agricultural and tourism development

Which statement about the role of natural resources in economic development is true?

• A) Effective management of resources can promote sustainable development

• B) Natural resources always lead to economic growth

• C) Resource depletion does not impact the economy

• D) Natural resources are unimportant for regional economies