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S1_2.5 Using Resources Sustainably

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is one way to use natural resources sustainably?

a)

Overconsumption

b)

Encouraging conservation

c)

Ignoring waste

d)

Increasing pollution

2.

What does conservation involve?

a)

Wasteful use of resources

b)

Management and use of a resource in a responsible way

c)

Ignoring environmental impact

d)

Increasing resource consumption

3.

Which of the following is a method to manage our environmental footprint?

a)

Increasing waste

b)

Encouraging conservation

c)

Ignoring resources

d)

Overusing resources

4.

What is one way to reduce the consumption of natural resources?

a)

Buying more products

b)

Reducing the use of some products

c)

Using more electricity

d)

Increasing waste production

5.

What is an example of reusing a product?

a)

Throwing away plastic bottles

b)

Burning plastic bottles

c)

Using plastic bottles for growing plants

d)

Melting plastic bottles

6.

What is the benefit of reusing materials?

a)

Increases the need for new resources

b)

Reduces the need to buy new things

c)

Increases pollution

d)

Uses more energy

7.

Which materials are commonly recycled?

a)

Wood and stone

b)

Glass, aluminum, and paper

c)

Plastic and rubber

d)

Fabric and leather

8.

What is the environmental benefit of composting?

a)

Increases landfill waste

b)

Reduces the need for incineration

c)

Uses more energy

d)

Increases pollution

9.

What is the main focus of reducing consumption?

a)

Increasing production

b)

Reducing natural resource use

c)

Increasing waste

d)

Using more energy

10.

What is a key factor in choosing products for sustainability?

a)

Larger environmental footprint

b)

Smaller environmental footprint

c)

Higher cost

d)

More packaging

11.

What was the initial use of electricity generated by solar cells in the 1950s?

a)

To power large factories

b)

To power small devices like radios

c)

To power entire cities

d)

To power airplanes

12.

What is the purpose of installing solar panels on rooftops?

a)

To increase the use of natural resources

b)

To store electricity and reduce resource depletion

c)

To make homes look modern

d)

To increase electricity bills

13.

(a)   is the management and use of a resource or an environment in a

responsible and efficient way.

14.

Which of the following is NOT a conservation method?

a)

Reduce

b)

Reuse

c)

Recycle

d)

Renew

e)

Recover

15.

Which of the following is an example of REDUCING use of resources?

a)

Using plastic bottles instead of buying pots for growing of plants

b)

Turning waste paper into new ones

c)

Composting fruits and vegetable wastes into nutrient-rich fertilisers

d)

Turning off the fans and lights when not in use

16.

Which of the following is an example of REUSING of resources?

a)

Using plastic bottles instead of buying pots for growing of plants

b)

Turning waste paper into new ones

c)

Composting fruits and vegetable wastes into nutrient-rich fertilisers

d)

Turning off the fans and lights when not in use

17.

Which of the following is an example of RECYCLING of resources?

a)

Using plastic bottles instead of buying pots for growing of plants

b)

Turning waste paper into new ones

c)

Composting fruits and vegetable wastes into nutrient-rich fertilisers

d)

Turning off the fans and lights when not in use

18.

Which of the following is an example of RECOVERING of resources?

a)

Using plastic bottles instead of buying pots for growing of plants

b)

Turning waste paper into new ones

c)

Composting fruits and vegetable wastes into nutrient-rich fertilisers

d)

Turning off the fans and lights when not in use

19.

Match the following:

Reduce

Reuse

Recycle

Recover