Natural Resources

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What is the primary characteristic of natural resources?

  • Being exclusive to a particular region
  • Being created by humans
  • Being provided by nature (correct)
  • Being available in abundance

Which of the following is NOT an example of a natural resource?

  • Air
  • Land
  • Furniture (correct)
  • Water

What is the implication of alterating natural resources?

  • Increased human dependence
  • Preservation of the environment
  • Loss of natural character (correct)
  • Conservation of natural resources

Which of the following is an example of a natural resource that is often exploited?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between natural resources and human activities?

<p>Humans can deplete natural resources (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of resources are petroleum and natural gas categorized under?

<p>Non-renewable resources (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the time frame required for the renewal of certain resources?

<p>Millions of years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of human activities on land use?

<p>It reduces the availability of land for other uses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between resources and time?

<p>Resources are limited and can be used for a short time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of human usage of resources?

<p>It leads to the depletion of resources (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of abiotic resources?

<p>They are non-living components of the environment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why conservation of resources is necessary?

<p>To prevent overexploitation and depletion of resources (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe resources that are derived from living organisms?

<p>Biotic resources (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of technology in the context of resource management?

<p>It is used to enhance the utilization of natural resources (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of human activities on natural resources?

<p>Overexploitation and depletion of resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of conservation?

<p>To save resources from waste and degradation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for resources that can be used in the future?

<p>Reserve (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of proper planning and management of resources?

<p>Sustained development and conservation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the ability of resources to develop into something new?

<p>Potential (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of localized funding in certain places?

<p>To support sustainable development and conservation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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