Conservation Review/Quiz

What is renewable energy?

• Renewable energy is energy derived from non-renewable sources.

• Renewable energy is energy derived from natural resources that replenish themselves over time.

• Renewable energy is energy that depletes natural resources.

• Renewable energy is energy that harms the environment.

Name one endangered species and explain why it is endangered.

• Bengal Tiger

• Polar Bear

• Blue Whale

• African Elephant

How can individuals contribute to water conservation?

• By using water-intensive landscaping

• By leaving faucets running constantly

• By taking shorter showers, fixing leaks, using water-efficient appliances, collecting rainwater, and reducing water waste.

• By ignoring leaks and water waste

Why is recycling important for the environment?

• Recycling helps reduce waste, conserve natural resources, save energy, and decrease pollution.

• Recycling is too expensive and not worth the effort

• Recycling actually harms the environment

• Recycling has no impact on the environment

What is habitat preservation and why is it necessary?

• Habitat preservation is only necessary for large animals

• Habitat preservation is primarily for aesthetic purposes

• Habitat preservation is not important for maintaining ecological balance

• Habitat preservation is necessary to protect biodiversity, prevent ecosystem destruction, and ensure the survival of various species.

Which renewable energy source is generated from sunlight?

• Wind energy

• Hydropower

• Geothermal energy

• Solar energy

What are the main threats to endangered species?

• Habitat destruction, pollution, climate change, poaching, invasive species

• Overpopulation, deforestation, overfishing

• Genetic mutations, overhunting, industrialization

• Natural disasters, urbanization, overconsumption

List three ways to reduce water usage at home.

• Use water for unnecessary tasks

• Fix leaks, install water-saving fixtures, use appliances efficiently

• Leave faucets running constantly

• Take long showers

Explain the concept of 'reduce, reuse, recycle'.

• Reduce, reuse, recycle promotes hoarding items, avoiding reusing, and discarding waste irresponsibly.

• The concept of 'reduce, reuse, recycle' promotes minimizing waste generation by reducing consumption, reusing items whenever possible, and recycling materials to create new products.

• Reduce, reuse, recycle means increasing consumption, discarding items, and avoiding recycling.

• The concept of 'reduce, reuse, recycle' encourages excessive consumption and waste production.

How does deforestation impact habitat preservation?

• Deforestation negatively impacts habitat preservation by destroying natural habitats and reducing biodiversity.

• Deforestation has no impact on habitat preservation

• Deforestation promotes the growth of natural habitats

• Deforestation increases biodiversity in habitats