Natural Resources and Conservation

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What is a natural resource?

A natural resource is a material found in nature that is used by humans, such as water, air, and minerals.

Name two types of natural resources.

Renewable resources like sunlight and non-renewable resources like fossil fuels.

What is conservation?

Conservation is the responsible management of natural resources to prevent overuse, destruction, or neglect.

How can water be used sustainably?

Water can be used sustainably by reducing wastage, recycling water, and protecting water sources from pollution.

What does it mean if a resource is renewable?

A renewable resource can be replenished naturally over short periods of time.

Why is it important to conserve biodiversity?

Conserving biodiversity is important for maintaining ecosystem services and resilience, and for its intrinsic value.

Name one way to reduce energy consumption at home.

Using energy-efficient appliances is one way to reduce energy consumption at home.

What is soil erosion?

Soil erosion is the removal of the top layer of soil by wind or water, which can lead to reduced soil fertility.

Give an example of a non-renewable resource.

Coal is an example of a non-renewable resource.

What role do forests play in the environment?

Forests provide oxygen, habitat for species, and regulate climate and water cycles.

What is the purpose of a wildlife sanctuary?

A wildlife sanctuary's purpose is to protect animal species and their habitats.

How can people reduce their use of fossil fuels?

People can reduce fossil fuel use by using public transportation, cycling, and switching to renewable energy sources.

What are the benefits of reforestation?

Reforestation helps in maintaining biodiversity, improving air quality, and combating climate change.

What does it mean to recycle?

Recycling means processing used materials into new products to prevent waste and conserve resources.

How can individuals contribute to conservation efforts?

Individuals can contribute by reducing waste, using resources wisely, participating in clean-ups, and supporting conservation programs.





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1. What is a natural resource?

A renewable energy technology like solar cells.

A substance made by humans for industrial use.

A material found in nature that is used by humans, such as water, air, and minerals.

An agricultural product used for food.

2. Name two types of natural resources.

Renewable resources like sunlight and non-renewable resources like fossil fuels.

Natural and artificial resources.

Biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste.

Physical and chemical resources.

3. What is conservation?

The creation of new resources using scientific methods.

The removal of unwanted resources.

The responsible management of natural resources to prevent overuse, destruction, or neglect.

An act of selling resources to the highest bidder.

4. How can water be used sustainably?

By using as much as needed without worrying about waste.

Allowing pollutants to enter water sources without regulation.

By reducing wastage, recycling water, and protecting water sources from pollution.

Replacing water with other liquids for consumption.

5. What does it mean if a resource is renewable?

A renewable resource can be replenished naturally over short periods of time.

It is too expensive to use regularly.

It does not have any alternative uses.

It is always available without any need for management.

6. Why is it important to conserve biodiversity?

Conserving biodiversity is important for maintaining ecosystem services and resilience, and for its intrinsic value.

Because it reduces the variety of species.

Biodiversity is not important for ecosystems.

To make sure only certain species thrive.

7. Name one way to reduce energy consumption at home.

Removing all appliances.

Leaving all lights on.

Using older models of appliances.

Using energy-efficient appliances.

8. What is soil erosion?

The removal of the top layer of soil by wind or water, which can lead to reduced soil fertility.

The process of soil becoming enriched with nutrients.

The accumulation of soil in water bodies.

The creation of new soil layers.

9. Give an example of a non-renewable resource.

Wind energy.

Coal.

Sunlight.

Water.

10. What role do forests play in the environment?

Nothing significant, as forests are just aesthetic.

Forests provide oxygen, habitat for species, and regulate climate and water cycles.

They only serve as tourist attractions.

Forests accelerate climate change.

11. What is the purpose of a wildlife sanctuary?

To increase hunting opportunities.

To protect animal species and their habitats.

To sell animal products.

To keep animals for public viewing without concern for their environment.

12. How can people reduce their use of fossil fuels?

Increasing their usage of gasoline.

By using public transportation, cycling, and switching to renewable energy sources.

Using more coal-powered machinery.

Ignoring emissions regulations.

13. What are the benefits of reforestation?

Reforestation helps in maintaining biodiversity, improving air quality, and combating climate change.

It primarily increases the amount of timber available for logging.

It reduces the number of tree species.

It lowers the oxygen availability in the atmosphere.

14. What does it mean to recycle?

Processing used materials into new products to prevent waste and conserve resources.

Discarding used materials instead of reusing them.

Destroying unused materials to make space.

Collecting waste without repurposing it.

15. How can individuals contribute to conservation efforts?

By using as much resources as possible to show a need for more conservation.

By protesting against conservation.

By reducing waste, using resources wisely, participating in clean-ups, and supporting conservation programs.

By ignoring environmental issues.