Question

1. what does resource management involve?

a. increasing fossil fuel usage
b. ignoring natural resources
c. expanding urban areas
d. efficient and sustainable use of resources

Explanation:

Resource management focuses on using resources in a way that is efficient (making the best use of them) and sustainable (ensuring they are available for future generations). Option a is incorrect as increasing fossil fuel usage is not sustainable. Option b is wrong because ignoring natural resources is not part of management. Option c is about urban expansion, not resource management. Option d matches the definition of resource management.

Answer:

d. Efficient and sustainable use of resources