Sustainable Resources

What are examples of renewable energy sources?

• Nuclear energy

• Solar energy, wind energy, hydroelectric power, geothermal energy, biomass

• Oil energy

• Coal energy

How can individuals reduce waste in their daily lives?

• Increase consumption without regard to waste

• Practice the 3 R's: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.

• Dump waste in natural habitats

• Ignore waste management practices

Why is conserving water resources important?

• Conserving water resources is important for sustainable access to clean water, ecosystem protection, energy conservation, and drought mitigation.

• Water conservation leads to increased pollution levels

• Conserving water resources is not important as water is an infinite resource

• There are no benefits to conserving water resources

What is biodiversity and why is it important to protect it?

• Biodiversity has no impact on ecosystems

• Protecting biodiversity leads to economic losses

• Biodiversity is only important for aesthetic purposes

• Biodiversity is important to protect because it contributes to ecosystem stability, provides essential resources for humans, and enhances overall environmental resilience.

What are some sustainable agriculture practices?

• Monoculture, excessive pesticide use, heavy tillage

• Crop rotation, cover cropping, reduced tillage, integrated pest management, agroforestry, water conservation

Which renewable energy source relies on the sun's energy?

• Solar energy

• Geothermal energy

• Hydropower

• Wind energy

What is the 3 R's mantra for reducing waste?

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

• Refuse, Reuse, Recycle

• Reduce, Refill, Recycle

• Reduce, Reuse, Refurbish

How can water be conserved at home?

• Leaving taps running constantly

• Taking longer showers

• Ignoring leaks and drips

• By fixing leaks, taking shorter showers, turning off the tap while brushing teeth or washing dishes, using a dishwasher efficiently, collecting rainwater for plants, and installing water-saving fixtures.

Why is protecting biodiversity crucial for ecosystems?

• Biodiversity only affects a small portion of ecosystems.

• Biodiversity has no impact on ecosystems.

• Ecosystems thrive better without biodiversity.

• Biodiversity is essential for maintaining the health and stability of ecosystems.

How does sustainable agriculture benefit the environment?

• Sustainable agriculture has no impact on water conservation or biodiversity.

• Sustainable agriculture promotes soil health, reduces pollution, conserves water, and preserves biodiversity.

• Sustainable agriculture contributes to the decline of soil health and biodiversity.

• Sustainable agriculture leads to increased pollution and soil degradation.