Take the Resources and Development Quiz

The use of resources that are not renewable

The use of resources in a way that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs (correct)

The use of resources that are not needed

The use of resources in an unsustainable manner

Coal (correct)

Hydroelectric

Solar

Wind

Conservation and preservation are the same thing.

Neither conservation nor preservation are concerned with protecting natural resources.

Preservation focuses on protecting natural resources for future use, while conservation aims to protect them from any human interference. (correct)

Conservation focuses on protecting natural resources for future use, while preservation aims to protect them from any human interference.