Unit9: Resources

Which of the following are renewable resources?

(A) Coal

(B) Solar energy

(C) Natural gas

(D) Wind energy

• A) and B)

• B) and C)

• C) and D)

• B) and D)

Which of the following are non-renewable resources?

• Water

• Soil

• Air

• Fossil fuels

What is the ecological footprint?

• A measure of how much we affect the environment

• A measure of how much food we eat

• A measure of how much water we drink

• A measure of how much energy we use

What are some ways to reduce our ecological footprint?

(A) Buy locally grown foods

(B) Drive less

(C) Recycle more

• A) only

• A) and B)

• A), B) and C)

• None of these

What is biodegradable waste?

• Waste that can be broken down by bacteria and other living organisms

• Waste that cannot be broken down by bacteria and other living organisms

• Waste that is hazardous to the environment

• Waste that is not hazardous to the environment

What is non-biodegradable waste?

• Waste that can be broken down by bacteria and other living organisms

• Waste that cannot be broken down by bacteria and other living organisms

• Waste that is hazardous to the environment

• Waste that is not hazardous to the environment

What are some environmental friendly ways to manage waste?

(A) Reduce

(B) Reuse

(C) Recycle

(D) Landfill

• A) and B)

• C) and D)

• A), B) and C)

• All of these

What are the benefits of reducing, reusing, and recycling?

(A) Reduces or prevents greenhouse gas emissions

(B) Reduces the release of pollutants

(C) Conserves resources

• A) only

• B) only

• C) only

• A), B) and C)

What are some ways to reduce the amount of waste we produce?

(A) Bring our own reusable bags when shopping

(B) Buy in bulk

(C) Repair items instead of replacing them

• A) and C)

• B) and C)

• A) and B)

• A), B) and C)

Which of the following is an example of waste reduction?

• Using reusable plastic and glass containers

• Throwing away all packaging materials

• Buying single-use products

• Using disposable shopping bags