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Bauxite is a mineral that is mined to make iron.
Bauxite is a mineral that is mined to make iron.
False
Recycled nonrenewable resources can be used more efficiently.
Recycled nonrenewable resources can be used more efficiently.
True
Placing limits on fish catches can lead to increased fish populations.
Placing limits on fish catches can lead to increased fish populations.
True
Renewable resources can be replaced quickly at the same rate that they are used.
Renewable resources can be replaced quickly at the same rate that they are used.
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Resource use always leads to environmental pollution.
Resource use always leads to environmental pollution.
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Stewardship involves responsible management of resources.
Stewardship involves responsible management of resources.
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Trees are an example of nonrenewable resources.
Trees are an example of nonrenewable resources.
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Erosion can be prevented by replanting mined areas with trees.
Erosion can be prevented by replanting mined areas with trees.
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Stewardship is the careless management of resources.
Stewardship is the careless management of resources.
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Conservation is the protection and wise use of renewable resources.
Conservation is the protection and wise use of renewable resources.
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Using compact fluorescent light bulbs increases energy consumption compared to incandescent bulbs.
Using compact fluorescent light bulbs increases energy consumption compared to incandescent bulbs.
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Limits on fishing can help to protect fish populations.
Limits on fishing can help to protect fish populations.
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Replanting logged areas with trees can hinder forest ecosystem protection.
Replanting logged areas with trees can hinder forest ecosystem protection.
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Water conservation can help replenish the water supply.
Water conservation can help replenish the water supply.
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Reducing, reusing, and recycling can lead to increased demand for new natural resources.
Reducing, reusing, and recycling can lead to increased demand for new natural resources.
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Nonrenewable resources can last longer if used inefficiently.
Nonrenewable resources can last longer if used inefficiently.
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Fishing limits are ineffective in protecting aquatic ecosystems.
Fishing limits are ineffective in protecting aquatic ecosystems.
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The extraction of natural resources has no impact on the environment.
The extraction of natural resources has no impact on the environment.
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Resource management can lead to less pollution.
Resource management can lead to less pollution.
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Conserving resources in a school lunchroom can contribute to environmental sustainability.
Conserving resources in a school lunchroom can contribute to environmental sustainability.
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Hybrid electric cars are always less expensive than gas cars.
Hybrid electric cars are always less expensive than gas cars.
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CFCs are chemicals that help protect the ozone layer.
CFCs are chemicals that help protect the ozone layer.
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Developing energy-efficient technologies has no effect on resource management.
Developing energy-efficient technologies has no effect on resource management.
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Humans frequently rely on renewable resources for their daily activities.
Humans frequently rely on renewable resources for their daily activities.
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Recycling programs are promoted by government spending.
Recycling programs are promoted by government spending.
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Using recycled parts in cars is considered an advantage.
Using recycled parts in cars is considered an advantage.
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Managing resources only has advantages and no disadvantages.
Managing resources only has advantages and no disadvantages.
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Turning off lights and appliances is a habit that can conserve energy.
Turning off lights and appliances is a habit that can conserve energy.
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Using biofuels made from plants like sugar cane and corn can replace fossil fuels.
Using biofuels made from plants like sugar cane and corn can replace fossil fuels.
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Biking instead of driving is a bad way to conserve resources.
Biking instead of driving is a bad way to conserve resources.
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Countries can make agreements to manage international resources.
Countries can make agreements to manage international resources.
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Energy-efficient appliances do not help in saving energy.
Energy-efficient appliances do not help in saving energy.
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Taking shorter showers can help conserve water.
Taking shorter showers can help conserve water.
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Recycling an aluminum can uses more energy than producing a new one.
Recycling an aluminum can uses more energy than producing a new one.
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Reusing a plastic water bottle can help conserve both water and oil.
Reusing a plastic water bottle can help conserve both water and oil.
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Compact fluorescent bulbs consume more energy than incandescent bulbs.
Compact fluorescent bulbs consume more energy than incandescent bulbs.
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Metal objects such as cans can be recycled into new metal products.
Metal objects such as cans can be recycled into new metal products.
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Driving more can help reduce the use of nonrenewable resources.
Driving more can help reduce the use of nonrenewable resources.
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Managing resources can lead to less waste and less need for landfills.
Managing resources can lead to less waste and less need for landfills.
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Developing technologies that utilize fewer resources can be cost-effective.
Developing technologies that utilize fewer resources can be cost-effective.
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Changing people’s habits regarding resource usage is typically very easy.
Changing people’s habits regarding resource usage is typically very easy.
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Recycling can be both cost-effective and convenient.
Recycling can be both cost-effective and convenient.
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Oil is primarily used for making plastic and providing energy.
Oil is primarily used for making plastic and providing energy.
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Renewable resources can be used and replaced at the same rate they are consumed.
Renewable resources can be used and replaced at the same rate they are consumed.
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Bauxite is used to produce aluminum, and its mining process does not require restoration efforts.
Bauxite is used to produce aluminum, and its mining process does not require restoration efforts.
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Placing limits on the amount of fish that can be harvested is detrimental to fish populations.
Placing limits on the amount of fish that can be harvested is detrimental to fish populations.
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Recycling nonrenewable resources can result in their consumption at a slower rate.
Recycling nonrenewable resources can result in their consumption at a slower rate.
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All use of natural resources inevitably leads to negative impacts on the environment.
All use of natural resources inevitably leads to negative impacts on the environment.
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Water conservation is important for both environmental sustainability and resource management.
Water conservation is important for both environmental sustainability and resource management.
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Stewardship refers to the careless management of natural resources.
Stewardship refers to the careless management of natural resources.
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Renewable resources have the potential to be depleted if not managed properly.
Renewable resources have the potential to be depleted if not managed properly.
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Practicing stewardship can help ensure the continued availability of natural resources.
Practicing stewardship can help ensure the continued availability of natural resources.
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Reducing energy consumption can lead to a decreased need for nonrenewable resources such as coal.
Reducing energy consumption can lead to a decreased need for nonrenewable resources such as coal.
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Using compact fluorescent light bulbs consumes more energy than incandescent light bulbs.
Using compact fluorescent light bulbs consumes more energy than incandescent light bulbs.
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Limits on fishing can have a positive impact on fish populations.
Limits on fishing can have a positive impact on fish populations.
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Changing habits can help conserve natural resources.
Changing habits can help conserve natural resources.
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CFCs are harmless chemicals that do not affect the ozone layer.
CFCs are harmless chemicals that do not affect the ozone layer.
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The extraction of natural resources always benefits the environment.
The extraction of natural resources always benefits the environment.
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Conservation refers to the exploration and extraction of natural resources.
Conservation refers to the exploration and extraction of natural resources.
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The use of energy-efficient appliances does not help in energy conservation.
The use of energy-efficient appliances does not help in energy conservation.
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Governments can pass laws that manage how resources are used and disposed of.
Governments can pass laws that manage how resources are used and disposed of.
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Replanting logged areas with trees helps protect forest ecosystems.
Replanting logged areas with trees helps protect forest ecosystems.
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Using recycled parts in hybrid electric cars is usually considered a disadvantage.
Using recycled parts in hybrid electric cars is usually considered a disadvantage.
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Recycling can decrease the dependency on new natural resources.
Recycling can decrease the dependency on new natural resources.
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Water conservation can lead to increased pollution in water supplies.
Water conservation can lead to increased pollution in water supplies.
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Reducing the use of chemicals can lead to a cleaner environment.
Reducing the use of chemicals can lead to a cleaner environment.
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Recycling an aluminum can requires more energy than creating a new can.
Recycling an aluminum can requires more energy than creating a new can.
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Compact fluorescent bulbs last longer than incandescent bulbs and use more energy.
Compact fluorescent bulbs last longer than incandescent bulbs and use more energy.
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Reusing a plastic water bottle can help conserve both oil and water.
Reusing a plastic water bottle can help conserve both oil and water.
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Developing new technologies that use fewer resources can be costly.
Developing new technologies that use fewer resources can be costly.
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Driving less is an effective way to reduce the use of oil.
Driving less is an effective way to reduce the use of oil.
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Recycling metal objects such as cans provides no new materials.
Recycling metal objects such as cans provides no new materials.
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Managing resources only presents challenges and no advantages.
Managing resources only presents challenges and no advantages.
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Changing how people use resources is typically very easy.
Changing how people use resources is typically very easy.
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Using energy-efficient appliances helps in conserving energy.
Using energy-efficient appliances helps in conserving energy.
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Recycling resources is always inexpensive and convenient.
Recycling resources is always inexpensive and convenient.
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Renewable resources cannot become nonrenewable resources under any circumstances.
Renewable resources cannot become nonrenewable resources under any circumstances.
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Coal is an example of a renewable resource.
Coal is an example of a renewable resource.
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Natural resources can make people's lives easier.
Natural resources can make people's lives easier.
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Mining can have negative effects on ecosystems.
Mining can have negative effects on ecosystems.
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Overuse of resources generally leads to lower prices for those resources.
Overuse of resources generally leads to lower prices for those resources.
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Oil spills can harm local fishing industries.
Oil spills can harm local fishing industries.
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Nonrenewable resources can be replaced more quickly than they are consumed.
Nonrenewable resources can be replaced more quickly than they are consumed.
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Burning coal is beneficial for air quality.
Burning coal is beneficial for air quality.
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Conservation is an important practice for managing renewable resources.
Conservation is an important practice for managing renewable resources.
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The usage of natural resources does not contribute to landfill waste.
The usage of natural resources does not contribute to landfill waste.
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Study Notes
Managing Natural Resources
- Replanting trees after mining helps restore habitats and prevent erosion.
- Renewable resources are unable to be replaced at the same rate they are used.
- Resource use does not always result in pollution of natural areas.
- Limiting fish harvesting can help increase fish populations.
- Recycling is a way to use nonrenewable resources more efficiently.
- Natural resources can include water, trees, minerals, air, and oil.
- Renewable Resources: Can be replaced with time, examples include water, trees, and fish.
- Nonrenewable Resources: Cannot be replaced with time , examples include oil, coal, and natural gas.
- Stewardship is the careful and responsible management of resources.
- Conservation is the protection and wise use of natural resources.
- The extraction of natural resources can result in environmental damage.
- Human use of natural resources can pollute air, water, and land.
- Methods of managing renewable resources include limiting fishing or logging, restocking fish populations, replanting trees, and water conservation.
- Humans can reduce the use of nonrenewable resources by using energy-efficient appliances, reducing, reusing, and recycling.
- The use of compact florescent light bulbs (CFLs) can help reduce the use of nonrenewable resources like coal.
- Managing resources has advantages and disadvantages.
- Managing resources can reduce waste and pollution.
- Managing resources can be expensive and require changing long-held habits.
- Management of resources can occur at the global, national, state, local, and individual levels.
- Countries can have laws that determine how resources are used.
- Individuals can conserve resources by taking shorter showers, using reusable lunch containers, recycling, and biking or walking.
- Biofuels are a potential alternative to fossil fuels, but there are considerations to take into account when developing them.
- Natural resource management is important for ensuring the availability of resources for the future.
Natural Resource Management
- Replanting mined areas with trees helps restore habitats and prevent erosion.
- Renewable resources can be replaced at the same rate they are used.
- Resource use does not always result in pollution of natural areas.
- Placing limits on fishing can help increase fish populations.
- Recycling nonrenewable resources does not cause them to be used up more quickly.
- Examples of renewable resources are water, trees, and fish.
- Examples of nonrenewable resources are coal, minerals, oil, and natural gas.
- The overuse of renewable resources can make them nonrenewable.
- Mining and oil spills can damage ecosystems.
- Oil spills can impact local fishing and tourism industries.
- Burning fossil fuels causes air and water pollution.
- Improperly discarded products can fill landfills and litter natural areas.
- The scarcity of resources drives prices up.
- Stewardship involves the responsible management of resources.
- Conservation encompasses the protection and wise use of natural resources.
- Renewable resource stewardship includes limiting logging and fishing, restocking fish populations, replanting trees, conserving water, and reducing chemical and energy use.
- Nonrenewable resources are used more efficiently by using energy-efficient appliances, reducing, reusing, and recycling.
- Recycling requires energy but significantly less than creating a new product.
- Managing resources can be expensive and inconvenient.
- Resources can be managed at global, national, state, local, and individual levels.
- International agreements can help manage global resources, such as the agreement to stop using CFCs to protect the ozone layer.
- National laws regulate resource harvesting and disposal.
- Individual actions can promote conservation, such as taking shorter showers, using reusable containers, recycling, biking or walking, and turning off lights and electronics.
- Managing resources helps reduce resource loss and waste.
- Resource management can help reduce pollution.
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Test your knowledge on the management of natural resources, including concepts like renewable and nonrenewable resources, conservation, and stewardship. This quiz covers essential practices for sustainable resource use and the impact of human activities on the environment. Examine how we can responsibly manage our planet's resources.
