Energy Conservation: From Fossil Fuels to Sustainable Choices

What is the main focus of today's video?

• Water conservation

• Energy conservation

• Soil conservation

• Animal conservation

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What is the difference between conservation and preservation?

• Conservation is only about protecting animals, while preservation is about protecting plants.

• Conservation is about protecting resources for sustainable use, while preservation is about keeping areas untouched.

• Conservation is about keeping areas untouched, while preservation is about protecting resources for sustainable use.

• Conservation and preservation mean the same thing.

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Why is it important to conserve natural resources?

• To promote fast fashion

• To increase the human population

• To ensure sustainable use of resources

• To reduce the number of national parks

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What has led to pressure and unsustainable practices of using our resources?

• Decrease in human population

• Increase in human population

• Stable human population

• Decrease in natural resources

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What are fossil fuels made from?

• Freshwater plants

• Solar energy

• Fossilized remains of organisms

• Recycled materials

What is fracking?

• A technique to reduce air pollution

• A way to recycle plastic

• A method of planting trees

• A process of extracting oil by blasting water at high pressures

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What is one of the harmful effects of burning fossil fuels?

• Increased air pollution

• Decreased carbon dioxide levels

• Decreased global temperatures

• Increased oxygen levels

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What is a consequence of global warming?

• Decreased air pollution

• Decreased sea levels

• Increased forest areas

• More powerful storms

What is one way to reduce electricity usage at home?

• Using warm water for laundry

• Running half loads in the washing machine

• Leaving lights on when not in use

• Using energy-efficient products

How can you indirectly impact energy use around the world?

• By buying more polyester clothing

• By driving more gasoline cars

• By choosing brands that recycle materials

• By using more water for laundry

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