Vocabulary Quiz: Conservation and Sustainable Practices

What is the term used to describe the practice of using water efficiently to reduce unnecessary water usage?

• water conservation

• aquatic conservation

• liquid preservation

• water waste

Why is biodiversity important for ecosystems?

• Biodiversity has no impact on ecosystems

• Ecosystems function better with less diversity

• Biodiversity enhances ecosystem productivity, stability, and resilience, and provides essential services such as nutrient cycling, pollination, and pest control.

• Biodiversity only leads to competition among species

What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for global warming?

• Methane

• Carbon dioxide (CO2)

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

Why is preserving wildlife habitat crucial for maintaining biodiversity?

• Preserving wildlife habitat is not important for maintaining biodiversity

• Wildlife habitat preservation only benefits a few species, not overall biodiversity

• Preserving wildlife habitat is crucial for maintaining biodiversity because it provides a safe and suitable environment for various species to thrive, ensuring the balance of ecosystems and preventing the loss of different plant and animal species.

• Biodiversity can be maintained without preserving wildlife habitat

What is the term for companies that falsely claim to be environmentally friendly?

• bluewashing

• yellowwashing

• redwashing

• greenwashing

What is the main driver behind the rapid loss of forests worldwide?

• Industrialization

• Deforestation

• Urbanization

• Climate change

What is the term used to describe practices that meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs?

• Sustainable development

• Unsustainable development

• Short-term development

• Nonrenewable development

What is the process of decomposing organic material into a nutrient-rich soil conditioner called?

• Incineration

• Fermentation

• Decay

• Composting

What is the term used to describe products or practices that do not harm the environment?

• sustainable

• polluting

• harmful

• destructive

Why is composting considered an eco-friendly practice?

• Composting depletes soil nutrients

• Composting reduces waste, enriches soil, decreases need for chemical fertilizers, and lowers greenhouse gas emissions.

• Composting increases waste production

• Composting raises greenhouse gas emissions