WorksheetsQuiz: Protecting Earth's Resources
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins
Which of the following actions could a community take to help reduce the impact on the environment and protect Earth’s resources? Select all that apply.
The graph in Figure A shows the percentage of each type of material that is recycled. Which conclusion can you draw from this data?
Based on the information in Figure A, which of the following actions can companies take to prevent items from ending up in landfills?
Based on the table in Figure B, which conclusion(s) can be made about recycling in the US? Select all that apply.
when a harmful substance gets into the air, water, or soil
deforestation
climate change
pollution
biodegradable
compostable
materials that can be put in a compost bin to break down into tiny pieces (example: fruit peel)
deforestation
climate change
pollution
biodegradable
compostable
when the weather and temperature of Earth change due to human activities affecting Earth’s atmosphere
deforestation
climate change
pollution
biodegradable
compostable
when trees are cut down in a forest and new trees are not planted to replace them
deforestation
climate change
pollution
biodegradable
compostable
a nonrenewable energy source that comes from the remains of ancient organisms buried in the earth
fossil fuels
climate change
pollution
biodegradable
compostable
materials that can be broken down naturally, causing less harm to the environment (example: paper bag)
fossil fuels
climate change
pollution
biodegradable
compostable
