Resource KeyWords Quiz

What is an aquifer?

• A large body of saltwater

• A man-made reservoir for irrigation

• An aquifer is a geological formation that can store and transmit water.

• A type of water purification system

Define biodiversity.

• Biodiversity is the variety of life forms on Earth, including species diversity, ecosystem diversity, and genetic diversity.

• Biodiversity is the process of creating new species through evolution.

• Biodiversity refers to the total number of individuals in a population.

• Biodiversity is the study of animal behavior in their natural habitats.

What is biomass used for?

• Biomass is used for energy production, fuel, and as a raw material for various products.

• Biomass is exclusively used for building materials.

• Biomass is primarily used for water purification.

• Biomass is mainly a type of animal feed.

What does it mean to be carbon neutral?

• Being carbon neutral requires using only fossil fuels.

• To be carbon neutral means to have a net-zero carbon footprint.

• To be carbon neutral means to eliminate all carbon emissions completely.

• To be carbon neutral means to produce more carbon than you consume.

Explain the process of desalination.

• Desalination involves boiling water to create steam and collect fresh water.

• Desalination is the process of adding salt to fresh water.

• Desalination is the method of filtering out impurities from river water.

• Desalination is the process of removing salt from seawater to produce fresh water.

What is a finite resource?

• A finite resource is a type of renewable energy source.

• A finite resource is a resource that can be used indefinitely without depletion.

• A finite resource is an unlimited resource that can be easily replaced.

• A finite resource is a limited natural resource that cannot be replenished.

What is food insecurity?

• Food insecurity is the state of being without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.

• Food insecurity is a type of diet plan.

• Food insecurity is the abundance of food in a community.

• Food insecurity refers to a lack of interest in cooking.

Define food security.

• Food security is the ability to grow your own food only.

• Food security means having access to fast food restaurants.

• Food security refers to the availability of food in grocery stores.

• Food security is the state where all individuals have reliable access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food.

What are greenhouses used for?

• Greenhouses are used for growing plants in a controlled environment.

• For housing animals

• For storing food items

• For conducting scientific experiments

What is hydroponics?

• A process of cultivating plants in a traditional garden setting.

• A technique for growing plants using only sunlight and air.

• A method of growing plants in soil with chemical fertilizers.

• Hydroponics is a method of growing plants in a water-based, nutrient-rich solution without soil.