Sustainability in the United States

An accurate definition of Sustainability is

• meeting population needs

• meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to survive

• meeting the needs of the future without worrying about todays

• meeting the food needs of animals

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The three areas of sustainability are

• Physical, Economical, Political

• Environmental, Social, Physical

• Economical, Environmental, Social

• Physical, Political, Social

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Sustainability of the natural environment includes protecting natural resources like

• Water, sunlight, wind

• Trees, sunlight, soil

• Buildings, waste, trees

• Water, trees, soil

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Efficient use of natural resources include

• Saving water

• Harnessing wind energy

• Mowing lawns

• Driving an SUV

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Which of these problems could happen if we don't look after the resources we have?

• Loss of habitat

• Climate change

• Biodiversity

• Pollution

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Which of these things are you most likely to NOT find in a sustainable home?

• LED Lightbulbs
• Low-Flow Toilets & Showers
• A wood burning stove
• A Hummer (SUV) in the garage

What are our basic needs?

• clothing, water, air

• food, air, clothing

• food, water, shelter

• Music, money, food

What is the least sustainable practice?

• recycling

• reducing

• reusing

• consuming

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Which has the least negative impact on wildlife habitat?

• agriculture

• development

• forestry

• recreation

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What is something we do daily that affects our ecological footprint?

• taking a shower

• driving to school

• blowdrying your hair

• change your clothes

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