Question

Which statement best summarizes the perspective

of President Theodore Roosevelt concerning
natural resources?
(1) Decisions about conservation are best left to
the states.
(2) Corporations can be trusted to use natural
resources wisely.
(3) The federal government must protect the
nation’s lands from exploitation.
(4) The free market should set the value of the
nation’s natural resources.

Answer 1

I believe the answer is: (3) The federal government must protect the nation’s lands from exploitation.

Because of this perspective, President Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt created the United States Forest Service in 1905. Its main duty is to protect the Forrest from over exploitation. He also create five national parks in order to protect various species of plants and animals.

Answer 2

"(3) The federal government must protect the nation’s lands from exploitation" sums up how Roosevelt felt about natural resources. He was the first to mak national parks.