Wk 2 Read 1 Vocab Quiz

A lot of people claim that they recycle, but the evidence is that they do not.

• basic rule

• Substances that are essential for the growth, development, and maintenance of living organisms.

• say something is true

• Having limits or bounds; having a measurable or definable end point.

The team collaborated to create the highest quality product. Each member did a great job.

• mistakes

• worked together

• say something is true

• Repairing something so it can be used again

The components of a laptop, which are made in different countries, are put together in a factory.

• worked together

• become damaged or useless

• parts

• Occurring in cycles or repeated patterns; characterized by a sequence of events that repeat themselves over time.

We cannot eliminate all our problems, but we can reduce the number of them.

• end completely

• Having a straight or nearly straight shape or path; progressing in a straight line.

• Repairing something so it can be used again

• say something is true

Energy companies extract raw materials from the earth to make oil and steel.

• Repairing something so it can be used again

• copper, rubber, sand and other things used in manufacturing in their natural state

• take out

• Having a straight or nearly straight shape or path; progressing in a straight line.

Manufacturers throw away products that have flaws because consumers won't buy products that aren't perfect.

• Having a straight or nearly straight shape or path; progressing in a straight line.

• take out

• mistakes

• To break down or decompose naturally through the action of microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi.

Humans should live in harmony with nature. It is healthier for them and the environment.

• say something is true

• Things like an old laptop that is thrown away

• peaceful cooperation

• Repairing something so it can be used again

One prinicple of economics is that consumers buy less when prices go up.

• basic rule

• peaceful cooperation

• One prinicple of economics is that consumers buy less when prices go up.

• say something is true

Working 16 hours a day, 6 days a week is not a sustainable way to live

• able to last a long time

• Having a straight or nearly straight shape or path; progressing in a straight line.

• parts

• worked together

Unfortunately, shoes wear out quickly if you use them every day. 

• Having a straight or nearly straight shape or path; progressing in a straight line.

• Repairing something so it can be used again

• end completely

• become damaged or useless