Question

which statement explains the goal of using sustainable practices in resource management?

a. it maximizes resource use while minimizing profits.

b. it uses up resources quickly while they are still available.

c. it allows resources to be available for a very long time.

d. it prioritizes environmental protection above the needs of humans.

Explanation:

• Option A: Sustainable practices aim for balance, not minimizing profits while maximizing resource use. This is incorrect.
• Option B: Using resources quickly goes against sustainability, which is about long - term availability. So this is wrong.
• Option C: The core of sustainable resource management is to ensure that resources are available for future generations, i.e., for a very long time. This matches the goal.
• Option D: Sustainable practices seek a balance between environmental protection and human needs, not prioritizing one over the other. So this is incorrect.

Answer:

C. It allows resources to be available for a very long time.