Natural Resource Management MCQs January 8, 2026August 13, 2024 by u930973931_answers 40 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/40 Subscribe 1. What is the primary goal of natural resource management? (A) Maximizing resource extraction (B) Ignoring environmental impacts (C) Sustainable use and conservation of resources (D) Increasing industrial activities 2. Which of the following is considered a renewable resource? (A) Coal (B) Timber (C) Natural Gas (D) Uranium 3. What does “sustainable yield” refer to in natural resource management? (A) The maximum amount of resources that can be used without degrading the resource (B) The total amount of resources available for extraction (C) The rate of resource depletion (D) The quantity of resources that can be ignored 4. Which practice is essential for sustainable water resource management? (A) Efficient use and conservation of water resources (B) Pollution of water bodies (C) Over-extraction of groundwater (D) Ignoring water scarcity issues 5. What is an example of a non-renewable resource? (A) Solar energy (B) Coal (C) Wind energy (D) Timber 6. Which of the following is a key principle of integrated natural resource management (INRM)? (A) Fragmented management practices (B) Holistic approach considering ecological, economic, and social factors (C) Exclusively focusing on economic gains (D) Ignoring stakeholder involvement 7. What is the main purpose of a resource inventory? (A) To maximize resource depletion (B) To ignore resource availability (C) To estimate the total amount of resource available (D) To increase pollution levels 8. Which practice helps in the sustainable management of fisheries? (A) Overfishing (B) Ignoring fish population trends (C) Implementing fishing quotas and protected areas (D) Increasing catch limits 9. What is the primary goal of reforestation? (A) Increasing deforestation (B) Expanding urban areas into forests (C) Ignoring forest management (D) Restoring and expanding forested areas 10. Which of the following is a key aspect of soil conservation? (A) Increasing soil erosion (B) Ignoring soil health (C) Implementing practices like contour plowing and terracing (D) Expanding agricultural land without regard to erosion 11. Which of the following is NOT a method for sustainable land management? (A) Clear-cutting forests (B) Crop rotation (C) Organic farming (D) Reduced use of chemical fertilizers 12. What is the purpose of a watershed management plan? (A) To maximize water pollution (B) To ignore land use impacts on water resources (C) To manage and protect the water resources within a watershed (D) To expand urban development without regard to water resources 13. Which practice is considered sustainable in mining operations? (A) Overexploitation of mineral resources (B) Ignoring environmental impacts (C) Implementing reclamation and restoration of mined areas (D) Increasing toxic waste disposal 14. Which type of forest management focuses on maintaining ecological balance and biodiversity? (A) Clear-cutting (B) Expansion of urban areas (C) High-intensity industrial logging (D) Selective logging 15. What is “carrying capacity” in the context of natural resource management? (A) The amount of resources available for consumption (B) The volume of resources that can be ignored (C) The total land area available for development (D) The maximum population size that an ecosystem can support 16. Which of the following is a key consideration in sustainable agriculture? (A) Excessive use of chemical pesticides (B) Implementing soil conservation techniques and crop diversification (C) Maximizing monoculture crops (D) Ignoring soil health 17. What is “biodiversity conservation” aimed at? (A) Increasing species extinction rates (B) Ignoring habitat loss (C) Protecting and maintaining diverse biological species and ecosystems (D) Expanding industrial areas into natural habitats 18. Which of the following is a goal of sustainable forestry? (A) Managing forests to ensure long-term health and productivity (B) Maximizing deforestation (C) Ignoring forest regeneration (D) Expanding urban areas into forested regions 19. Which practice is used to manage wildlife populations sustainably? (A) Ignoring habitat protection (B) Overexploiting wildlife resources (C) Expanding urban areas into wildlife habitats (D) Implementing hunting regulations and habitat preservation 20. What is the purpose of an environmental impact assessment (EIA)? (A) To ignore potential environmental impacts of a project (B) To increase pollution levels (C) To evaluate the potential environmental effects of a proposed project and propose mitigation measures (D) To expand industrial activities without regard to environmental impacts 21. Which of the following is a key benefit of sustainable land management practices? (A) Increased soil erosion (B) Maximizing land degradation (C) Enhanced soil fertility and reduced erosion (D) Expanding urban sprawl 22. What does “water scarcity” refer to? (A) Excessive water availability (B) The overabundance of water resources (C) The lack of sufficient fresh water resources to meet demand (D) The complete absence of water resources 23. Which of the following is a strategy for sustainable fisheries management? (A) Implementing sustainable fishing practices and marine protected areas (B) Increasing catch limits without regard to fish population (C) Ignoring the impacts of fishing on marine ecosystems (D) Expanding fishing activities into protected areas 24. What is the main focus of sustainable urban planning? (A) Expanding urban areas without regard to environmental impacts (B) Increasing traffic congestion and pollution (C) Ignoring infrastructure development needs (D) Creating livable cities with efficient resource use and minimal environmental impact 25. Which practice helps to prevent soil erosion? (A) Clear-cutting forests (B) Ignoring soil conservation techniques (C) Planting cover crops and implementing erosion control measures (D) Expanding agricultural activities without regard to soil health 26. Which type of resource is characterized by its ability to regenerate naturally over time? (A) Non-renewable resource (B) Renewable resource (C) Exhaustible resource (D) Polluting resource 27. What is the role of community-based natural resource management (CBNRM)? (A) Engaging local communities in the management and conservation of natural resources (B) Ignoring local community involvement (C) Maximizing resource extraction without regard to local impacts (D) Expanding industrial activities into local areas 28. Which of the following is an example of a conservation strategy for wetlands? (A) Protecting and restoring wetland ecosystems (B) Draining wetlands for development (C) Ignoring wetland preservation (D) Expanding agricultural activities into wetlands 29. What is the purpose of “ecosystem-based management”? (A) To manage natural resources within the context of entire ecosystems (B) To focus exclusively on economic gains from resources (C) To ignore ecological interactions (D) To maximize resource extraction without regard to ecosystems 30. Which practice is essential for sustainable forest management? (A) Implementing selective logging and reforestation efforts (B) Clear-cutting large areas of forest (C) Ignoring forest regeneration (D) Expanding urban areas into forests 31. What is the goal of soil fertility management? (A) To deplete soil nutrients (B) To expand urban development into agricultural lands (C) To ignore soil conservation practices (D) To maintain and enhance soil health and productivity 32. Which of the following is a major challenge in managing natural resources? (A) Conflicts between economic development and environmental protection (B) Over-abundance of resources (C) Ignoring stakeholder perspectives (D) Excessive government regulation 33. What is the main purpose of biodiversity hotspots? (A) To identify areas rich in biodiversity that are under threat and prioritize them for conservation (B) To maximize species extinction (C) To ignore environmental degradation (D) To expand industrial areas 34. Which of the following is a consequence of unsustainable fishing practices? (A) Increased fish populations (B) Enhanced biodiversity (C) Sustainable fishery management (D) Depletion of fish stocks and damage to marine ecosystems 35. What is a critical element of integrated coastal zone management (ICZM)? (A) Ignoring coastal ecosystems (B) Expanding industrial activities into coastal areas (C) Balancing ecological, social, and economic factors in coastal resource management (D) Maximizing coastal pollution 36. Which of the following is an example of a sustainable energy resource? (A) Wind energy (B) Natural gas (C) Coal (D) Nuclear energy 37. What is the main objective of a conservation easement? (A) To allow unrestricted development on protected lands (B) To ignore land use impacts (C) To protect the natural and cultural resources of a property while allowing limited use (D) To increase pollution levels on private lands 38. Which practice is critical for managing fisheries sustainably? (A) Monitoring fish stocks and setting sustainable catch limits (B) Ignoring fish population data (C) Expanding fishing quotas without data (D) Encouraging overfishing 39. What is the primary focus of conservation biology? (A) Maximizing species extinction rates (B) Protecting and conserving biodiversity (C) Ignoring ecological interactions (D) Expanding urbanization 40. What does “green infrastructure” refer to? (A) Natural and semi-natural systems that provide environmental benefits (B) Traditional concrete infrastructure (C) Overdevelopment of urban areas (D) Pollution control measures