Ecosystems CKLA Ch 8

What was one of the first actions taken to protect the Gulf of Mexico during the oil spill?

• Spread oil booms in the water

• Stop fishing activities

• Build new oil rigs

• Plant more trees

What is an oil boom used for?

• To contain the spread of oil

• To transport oil

• To clean oil from animals

• To drill for oil

Why is recycling important?

• It uses more natural resources

• It helps protect the environment

• It increases pollution

• It makes things more expensive

What can be made from recycled cans, bottles, papers, and boxes?

• New cans, bottles, papers, and boxes

• New cars

• New oil rigs

• New roads

What is one benefit of using tree farms?

• They increase the need for new forests

• They make wood more expensive

• They allow continuous use of the same land for wood

• They reduce the number of trees

What is a wind farm used for?

• To drill for oil

• To mine metals

• To grow food

• To generate clean, safe electricity

What are the main sources of fuel today?

• Oil and coal

• Wind and solar

• Water and air

• Wood and paper

What is plastic made from?

• Oil

• Wood

• Metal

• Water

What happens to the oil trapped within oil booms?

• Special boats clean it out of the water

• It is left in the water

• It is used to fuel cars

• It is turned into plastic

What is one way people are finding cleaner energy sources?

• Using wind and sun to generate electricity

• Using more oil and coal

• Building more oil rigs

• Cutting down more trees