Conservation Test

Trees are a _________ resource. 

• renewable

• nonrenewable

Which of the following are ways to conserve natural resources? Select all that apply.

• taking shorter showers

• using recycling bins to throw away your trash

• watering the lawn in the middle of the day

• using reusable dishes that can be washed each time

• carpooling to school

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What is one benefit of recycling?

• it increases the volume of solid waste.

• If it is recycled, a material won't biodegrade.

• It conserves resources and energy.

• It uses more raw materials that need to be mined.

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Which of these are methods farmers can use to conserve their nutrient-rich soil? Select all that apply.

• cutting down all the trees

• reducing pollution

• no-till farming

• crop rotation

• wind breaks

The law of conservation of matter states that matter:

• Can be created and destroyed

• Cannot be created or destroyed, only changed in form

• Increases in mass when heated

• Decreases in mass when cooled

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Which of the following is a way to reduce energy?

• Turn ON all the lights

• Turn OFF all the lights

• Turn ON the heater to high heat

What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

• Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or transformed

• Energy can be created during chemical reactions

• Energy is always lost when work is done

• Energy can be destroyed but not created

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How can you best reduce the amount of electricity you use in your house?

• Turn off the radio.

• Unplug everything not being used.

• Turn off the lights.

• Turn the volume down on the TV

Which of the following is an example of energy conservation?

• not insulating your home

• turning off the lights when not in use

• driving your car alone into the city at rush hour

• running the air conditioner in the upstairs of your house with using fans

Energy conservation can be achieved through which of the following?

• Increasing the use of fossil fuels

• Decreasing insulation in buildings

• Using LED light bulbs

• Driving more frequently

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