Conservation and Energy Management Flashcard

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What is conservation?

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the careful management and use of natural resources

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How can increased efficiency help manage energy resources?

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by reducing the amount of energy wasted

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What role does technology play in managing air quality?

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reducing air pollution through cleaner technologies

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What is the purpose of air pollution control technologies?

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to reduce the amount of harmful pollutants released into the air

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Which practice helps conserve water in agriculture? Options: drip irrigation, flood irrigation, leaving fields bare, over-irrigating

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drip irrigation

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How can technology help manage energy resources?

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by developing ways to better make use of renewable energy sources

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Which of the following is a way to reduce air pollution?
Options:
using more plastic,
cutting down trees,
burning more fossil fuels,
using public transportation

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using public transportation

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Why is it important to manage natural resources effectively?

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to make sure resources are available for future generations

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What is conservation?

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the careful management and use of natural resources

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How can increased efficiency help manage energy resources?

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by reducing the amount of energy wasted