ECO Spelling and Vocabulary

Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into reusable materials. True or False?

• True

• Only for certain materials

• Sometimes

• False

Which of the following is a renewable energy source? a) Coal b) Wind c) Natural Gas d) Oil

• a) Solar

• b) Nuclear

• c) Biomass

• b) Wind

What is the term for the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates? a) Recycling b) Renewable c) Environment d) Conservation

• d) Conservation

• b) Renewable

• c) Environment

• a) Recycling

Conservation is the protection and preservation of natural resources and the environment.True or False?

• True

• Conservation is only applicable to man-made environments

• Conservation is the destruction of natural environments

• False

Which of the following is an example of a sustainable practice? a) Using disposable plastic bottles b) Driving a gas-guzzling car c) Planting trees to replace those that were cut down d) Wasting water

• a

• b

• d

• c

Which term describes products or practices that do not harm the environment? a) Recycling b) Renewable c) Environment d) Eco-friendly

• d

• a

• b

• c

Wind is a renewable energy source that harnesses(uses) the power of _______.

• water currents

• solar panels

• air movement

• wind turbines

Solar energy is obtained from the _______.

Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment. True or False?

• True

• Not sure

• Partially true

• False

Geothermal energy is generated from the heat of the _______.

• ocean currents

• wind turbines

• Sun's rays

• Earth's interior