Protecting Fragile Environments

Working together can safeguard the future of vulnerable ___

Conservation initiatives and sustainable practices can positively impact ___ environments.

How do sustainable agriculture practices help maintain the delicate balance of fragile environments?

• By depleting natural resources

• By increasing pollution levels

• By promoting biodiversity and soil health

• By accelerating climate change

Why is community involvement important in habitat restoration efforts?

• It helps reduce costs associated with restoration projects.

• It ensures that local knowledge and perspectives are considered.

• It speeds up the restoration process.

• It allows for more control by government agencies.

Why are conservation strategies crucial for protecting endangered species?

• To increase the population of endangered species

• To preserve biodiversity

• To study the behavior of endangered species

• To exploit endangered species for profit

Sustainable means

• using a lot of energy
• being able to last for a long time by creating as much as you use
• Being able to cause a stain

10.  Which of these daily human activities would have a beneficial impact on the environment?

• A. letting water run while brushing teeth

• B. leaving a ceiling fan on when departing a room

• C. removing a nonnative, invasive plant species from a habitat

• D. throwing away plastic bottles in containers designated for the landfill