Conservation

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What does it mean to conserve resources?

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To conserve resources means to use less of them so that they last longer and are available for future use.

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Give an example of conserving water.

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Using a full load in the washing machine instead of washing small loads.

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What is recycling?

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Recycling is the process of turning used materials into new products to prevent waste.

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What does 'reduce' mean in the context of conservation?

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To reduce means to use less of something, like using fewer plastic bags.

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What does 'reuse' mean?

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To reuse means to use an item again instead of throwing it away.

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Why is it important to conserve energy?

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Conserving energy helps to protect the environment and saves money.

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What is one way to conserve materials when doing a project?

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Taking only the amount of materials needed for the project.

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True or False: Conserving means using more resources.

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False. Conserving means using less.

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What is a carwash that recycles water?

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A carwash that collects and cleans the water used to wash cars so it can be used again.

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What is one benefit of recycling?

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Recycling helps to reduce the amount of waste in landfills.