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Which statement best describes sustainable resources?

1

Can be exploited without limits

2

Meet today's needs without compromising future generations

3

Subject to depletion

4

Require no planning or management

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Answer

B. Meet today's needs without compromising future generations

Solution:

Sustainable resources are those that can be used to meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, contrasting with unsustainable exploitation.

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