Conserving Resources

CONSERVING RESOURCES

Which option is NOT a way to conserve fresh water?​ ​ ​ ​

• Turn off the water while brushing your teeth
• No harmful wastes into rivers, lakes, or streams
• Avoid using pesticides
• Take quick showers instead of a bath
• Use washing machine and dishwasher only when full

CONSERVING RESOURCES

Which option is NOT a way to conserve clean air?​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

• Reduce air pollution by not burning fossil fuels
• Compost plant waste instead of burning them
• Plant trees to add oxygen and remove CO2
• Never pour harmful chemicals into the ground

CONSERVING RESOURCES

Which option is NOT a way to conserve good clean soil?​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

• Compost plant waste instead of burning them
• Never pour harmful chemicals into the ground
• Avoid using pesticides
• Add nutrients into the soil

CONSERVING RESOURCES

Which option is NOT a way to conserve wildlife (plants & animals)?​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

• Avoid using pesticides
• Never put harmful wastes into lakes and rivers
• Obey laws that protect plants and animals
• Never put harmful chemicals into the ground

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What does the word conserve mean?

• protect from harm or overuse.

• make smaller or less.

• a community of living organisms.

• to use again.

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Which of the following is one way that we can preserve water resources?

• Leave the water running while you are washing dishes or brushing your teeth

• Only do laundry on certain days even if you don’t have full loads

• Take shorter showers

• Set your irrigation systems on timers so they only water at certain times, rain or shine

How can we conserve natural resources?

• By reducing, reusing, and recycling materials, using energy-efficient appliances, and supporting sustainable practices.
• By cutting down all the trees
• By using single-use plastic products
• By wasting as much as possible

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Individuals and communities must work together to conserve Earth’s natural resources.

Which two statements describe how Earth’s natural resources can be conserved?

• Build more landfills for trash.

• Bury used motor oil in the ground.

• Carpool with friends to school activities.

• Drink bottled water instead of using tap water.

• Convert food waste into garden soil with a compost bin.

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We must _____________________ to protect our natural resources.

• biodegrade

• Mobius

• conserve

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Which is the BEST way to conserve the Earth's forests?

• Ride a bike to work.
• Set up a compost pile.
• Recycle paper products.
• Turn down your thermostat.

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