Conservation Review

James turns off the water while brushing his teeth. Which action is he taking to help plants and animals?

• polluting

• recycling

• reducing

• reusing

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What does the word recycle mean?

• picking up trash and other kinds of waste

• using less materials than before

• using trash to make something new

• getting rid of trash in a nice way

Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources wants to protect its plants and animals. It has set aside some coastal land to stay in its natural state. This is an example of

• conservation

• development

• pollution

• recycling

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Which is the best reason to conserve Georgia plants like the wild strawberry plant?

• because they are very pretty to look at

• because they provide food for native animals

• because they are eaten by multiple people around the world

• because they taste very good and can make Georgia money

Which type of breakfast cereal would help conserve the most resources?

• cereal that comes with a toy inside

• cereal that is colorful and very sweet

• cereal that is packaged in a bag without a box

• cereal that is packaged in a bag inside of a box

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What is one way to create less waste?

• Buy many small items.

• Reuse old containers.

• Overfill your plate.

• Throw old clothes away.

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Plastic forks, spoons, and knives are disposable. Which word is the OPPOSITE of disposable?

• paper

• natural

• reusable

• wasteful

What can you do to reduce waste?

• Care for people who live in your community.

• Use things once and then throw them out.

• Buy new books and electronic equipment.

• Choose things that use less packaging.

Which item breaks down easily into the environment?

• plastic bottle

• apple core

• tin can

• batteries

Plants, sunlight, and wind are RENEWABLE RESOURCES. Which is a RENEWABLE RESOURCE?

• something from the environment we do not need

• something people do that can harm the environment

• something from the environment we can only use once

• something in the environment that is replaced naturally