Sustainability

What is recycling?

• The process of converting reusable materials into waste materials.

• The process of converting waste materials into non-reusable materials.

• The process of converting waste materials into reusable materials.

• The process of converting waste materials into compost.

Why is recycling important for the environment?

• Recycling helps conserve resources, reduce pollution, and decrease waste sent to landfills.

• Recycling is a waste of time and resources.

• Recycling increases pollution and waste.

• Recycling has no impact on the environment.

Name three items that can be recycled.

What is water conservation?

• Using water inefficiently and increasing water waste to ensure sustainable use of water resources.

• Using water for non-essential purposes and disregarding the need for water conservation.

• Using water excessively and depleting water resources without concern for sustainability.

• Using water efficiently and reducing water waste to ensure sustainable use of water resources.

Why is it important to conserve water?

• Water is an infinite resource and will never run out.

• Conserving water has no impact on future generations or ecosystems.

• Using more water actually helps to protect ecosystems.

• Water is a finite resource and essential for all forms of life. Conserving water helps to ensure its availability for future generations and to protect ecosystems.

Name three ways to conserve water at home.

• Taking longer showers, leaving the faucet running, watering the garden every day

• Fixing leaks, installing water-efficient fixtures, practicing water-saving habits

What is pollution?

• The presence of harmful substances or pollutants in the environment.

• The absence of harmful substances or pollutants in the environment.

• The presence of beneficial substances or pollutants in the environment.

• The presence of harmful substances or pollutants in the body.

How does pollution affect the environment?

• Pollution has a positive impact on ecosystems.

• Pollution improves the quality of air and water.

• Pollution affects the environment by causing harm to ecosystems, degrading air and water quality, and contributing to climate change.

• Pollution has no effect on the environment.

Name three types of pollution.

• noise pollution

• light pollution

• thermal pollution

• air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution

What can we do to reduce pollution?

• Ignore environmental regulations

• Implement measures such as using renewable energy sources, promoting public transportation, recycling and proper waste management, and enforcing stricter emission standards for industries and vehicles.

• Increase the use of coal and fossil fuels

• Reduce the use of plastic bags