Question

1. which practice involves removing natural resources from the earth?

a. conservation
b. resource extraction
c. pollution prevention
d. habitat restoration

Explanation:

• Option a: Conservation focuses on protecting and preserving resources, not removing them.
• Option b: Resource extraction is defined as the process of removing natural resources (like minerals, oil, timber) from the Earth.
• Option c: Pollution prevention aims to reduce or eliminate pollution, not resource removal.
• Option d: Habitat restoration involves repairing damaged habitats, not extracting resources.

Answer:

b. Resource extraction