1/6/25 DOL

A small town in Texas is facing a water shortage due to a prolonged drought. What could the residents do to help conserve water during this time?

• Water their lawns daily to keep plants healthy.

• Wash cars frequently to avoid dust buildup.

• Limit showers and use water-saving fixtures at home.

• Increase outdoor recreational activities involving water.

Which of the following is an example of conservation being practiced in the classroom?

• Mrs. D'Angelo throws away her piece of chalk after using half of it because it is too small.

• Lilah carves her name into the bottom of her wooden desk hoping the school buys new ones.

• Raysean uses a new paper clip for each chapter in the story that he has to turn in for homework.

• Shay never throws away her pencil and keeps sharpening it, until all that is left is the eraser.

Which scenario BEST illustrates the concept of resource conservation?

• A factory maximizes production efficiency to meet growing demands.

• A town offers rebates for residents who install water-efficient appliances.

• A company increases the rate of mining to meet the global demand for rare minerals.

• A farmer uses synthetic fertilizers to increase crop yield quickly.

A city planning team is designing a new neighborhood. They have the option to include green spaces, bike lanes, and energy-efficient street lighting. How would these features help conserve natural resources and improve residents’ quality of life?

• They reduce fossil fuel use, improve air quality, and encourage healthy lifestyles.

• They provide job opportunities for construction workers, boosting local employment.

• They increase property values without impacting natural resource consumption.

• They reduce the need for public transportation and provide other community benefits.

Coal and other fossil fuels are used to generate electricity. A student wants to suggest some ways that their class can help to conserve electricity. - Switch off all computers and lights when not in use. - Open the windows and use the fan when possible. - Keep the windows closed when the air conditioner is on. How will their conservation efforts impact the environment?

• This will help reduce wastage and prevent rubbish and other types of pollution from reaching the ocean.

• This will help increase the use of nonrenewable energy and reduce the use of renewable energy.

• This will help increase the use of renewable energy and reduce the use of nonrenewable energy.

• This will help reduce the burning of fossil fuels to generate electricity, which produces a lot of pollution.