Chapter 21.1 Part A Review (7th) Question Preview (ID: 35766)


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The preservation and wise use of natural resources
a) reduce
b) conservation
c) recycle
d) reuse

The recovery of useful materials from waste or scrap
a) recycling
b) reuse
c) reduce
d) reproduce

Three ways to conserve resources include reducing, recycling, and
a) renaming.
b) rebuilding.
c) reusing.
d) rethinking.

People can reduce waste by using products that are
a) nonrenewable.
b) fossil fuels
c) biodegradable.
d) exotic.

We can reduce our need for fossil fuels by developing
a) alternative energy sources.
b) natural gas lines.
c) gasoline-powered cars.
d) new oil sources.

Conservation
a) has little effect on the environment.
b) is the use of more natural resources.
c) involves using more fossil fuels.
d) can prevent pollution.

What kind of waste can be broken down by living organisms?
a) biodegradable waste
b) thin waste
c) aluminum waste
d) light weight waste

Which is NOT one of the three Rs of conservation?
a) reuse
b) recycle
c) reduce
d) rebuild

can be used to make playground surfaces
a) old tires
b) old wood
c) plastic bags
d)

Which of the following is a way to use reclaimed water?
a) drink it
b) put it in bottles
c) water plants with it
d) put fish in it

What can recycling newspapers do?
a) save millions of trees
b) save bottles and jars
c) make new tires
d) make more plastics

What can be made out of recycled glass?
a) fertilizer
b) newspapers
c) new bottles and jars
d) park benches

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