6.11 A&B Resource Management

Choose the correct answer from each drop down menu to complete the following sentences.

As technology advances, the efficiency of energy use (improves/worsens).

A key strategy for sustainable energy management is (innovation/reducing consumption).

• improves

• worsens

• innovation

• reducing consumption

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How does effective resource management contribute to fighting malnutrition?

• It ensures that all agricultural land is divided up exclusively to large-scale farming enterprises.

• It promotes the excessive use of resources to address short-term food shortages.

• It advocates for sustainable farming practices and conserves essential resources like soil and water.

• It prioritizes increased food production without regard for environmental consequences.

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What role does resource management play in conserving global energy resources?

• It promotes unlimited use of energy resources without any restrictions.

• It ensures the best use of energy resources, minimizing waste.

• It allows for unrestricted use of non-renewable energy sources.

• It encourages increased energy consumption for higher production of goods and services.

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Can effective resource management help in addressing food scarcity and malnutrition issues?

• Yes, by making the best use of agricultural resources like water and soil to prevent waste.

• No, because food scarcity is solely due to overpopulation and cannot be mitigated by resource management.

• Yes, by significantly reducing agricultural activities to lessen environmental impact.

• No, resource management does not influence food scarcity.

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Which of the following activities is least likely to cause water pollution?

• agriculture

• using a garden hose

• urban development

• factory discharge

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How does regulating car emissions benefit urban populations the most?

• The air quality improves.

• Vehicles can operate more efficiently.

• Drivers gain better driving skills.

• Road safety is enhanced.

Mr. Armendinger wants to reduce his electricity bill. Which action would help him save the MOST on his electricity bill?

• Leaving the refrigerator door open for a long time

• Turning off lights when leaving a room

• Running the dishwasher with only a few dishes

• Keeping the computer on all night

During a study on the water cycle, students were tasked with collecting water samples. What is a good practice to minimize water usage during this activity?

• Collect water samples quickly

• Turn off the tap when not in use

• Increase the water pressure

• Dispose of unused water in the sink

City officials are considering transitioning from coal-powered energy plants to wind-powered energy systems. What is the primary reason for this change?

• To improve air quality by utilizing a renewable energy source.

• To decrease the city's overall energy consumption.

• To increase the number of electronic devices used daily.

• To provide the city with a nonrenewable energy source.

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Windmills are used to obtain usable energy from wind. Which would be an advantage of using a windmill?

• Windmills are expensive to build.

• The wind does not blow all the time.

• Pollution is not created by windmills.

• Populations of birds can be reduced by windmills.