Question

The management of natural resources should take into account

• A. A long-term perspective.
• B. No or less harm is done to the environment.
• C. Equitable distribution of natural resources.
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is D

All of the above.

The correct option is D:

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The proper management of natural resources is required because these resources are limited on the Earth and their continuous use can exhaust them forever.
2. Even if some resources are inexhaustible, they undergo irreparable damage due to pollution caused by human activities.
3. Thus the management of natural resources should focus on:
   • A long-term perspective so that they are available to future generations.
   • Their present, as well as future use, do not harm the environment.
   • They are equally distributed to the people so that everyone can benefit from them. This is known as equitable distribution.

Final answer: The management of natural resources should take into account a long-term perspective, no or less harm is done to the environment, and equitable distribution of natural resources.