Recycle & Conservation Flashcard

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What are natural resources?

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Something found in nature that is useful or valuable.

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True or false: Can renewable resources be replaced for a short amount of time?

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True.

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What are the three R's used on a daily basis?

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Recycle, Reduce, Reuse.

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What is pollution?

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The presence or introduction into the environment of a substance or thing that is harmful or has poisonous effects.

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What is recycling?

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The process of using the same materials again.

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What does 'conservation' mean?

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The careful use of Earth's resources.

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What are renewable resources?

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Resources that can be replaced naturally over time.

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Give an example of a non-renewable resource.

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Fossil fuels like coal and oil.

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What is an example of reducing waste?

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Using a reusable water bottle instead of single-use plastic bottles.

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What is the purpose of composting?

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To recycle organic waste into nutrient-rich soil.