Which best describes conservation, as it applies to environmentalism?

A.) the preservation and protection of land and other natural resources for enjoyment by future generations

B.) the economic use of natural resources in a careful, controlled way

C.) the idea that individual rights take precedence over rights of the state, including rights to land use

D.) the ban of logging and clear-cutting on federal forest lands

E.) the practice of not allowing burning in national parks

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11 May, 09:12

Which best describes conservation, as it applies to environmentalism?

A.) the preservation and protection of land and other natural resources for enjoyment by future generations

B.) the economic use of natural resources in a careful, controlled way

C.) the idea that individual rights take precedence over rights of the state, including rights to land use

D.) the ban of logging and clear-cutting on federal forest lands

E.) the practice of not allowing burning in national parks

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Milo Hancock · Answer 1

The best answer that describes conservation, as it applies to environment is choice B. It states that the economic use of natural resources in a careful, controlled way. Natural resource management includes land, water, soil, plants and animals with a specific focus on managing that affects the quality of life both present and the future.

The answer would be letter B.