Question

which definition best describes conservation?
the act of protecting the environment
using more water than necessary
helping others who need it
finding useful materials in nature

Explanation:

Conservation focuses on preserving and protecting natural resources and the environment to prevent depletion or harm. The other options are incorrect: using excess water is wasteful (opposite of conservation), helping others is unrelated to environmental conservation, and finding natural materials is extraction, not conservation.

Answer:

the act of protecting the environment