Resource Conservation

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What is resource conservation?

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Resource conservation is the practice of using resources wisely and efficiently to prevent waste and protect the environment.

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What are natural resources?

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Natural resources are materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain, such as water, minerals, and forests.

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Name three ways to conserve resources.

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

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Which of the following is NOT a way to conserve resources: Reduce, Reuse, Compost, or Rewind?

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Rewind.

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What is an example of a natural resource?

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Water.

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What does it mean to 'reduce' in resource conservation?

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To 'reduce' means to use less of a resource, such as using less paper or electricity.

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What does it mean to 'reuse' items?

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To 'reuse' means to use an item again instead of throwing it away, like using a glass jar for storage.

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What is recycling?

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Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials to prevent waste and reduce the consumption of fresh resources.

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Which form of transportation conserves the MOST resources: cars, buses, bicycles, or trains?

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Bicycles.

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What is an example of wasting natural resources?

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Using paper plates and disposable utensils.