S1_2.5 Using Resources Sustainably

What is one way to use natural resources sustainably?

• Overconsumption

• Encouraging conservation

• Ignoring waste

• Increasing pollution

What does conservation involve?

• Wasteful use of resources

• Management and use of a resource in a responsible way

• Ignoring environmental impact

• Increasing resource consumption

Which of the following is a method to manage our environmental footprint?

• Increasing waste

• Encouraging conservation

• Ignoring resources

• Overusing resources

What is one way to reduce the consumption of natural resources?

• Buying more products

• Reducing the use of some products

• Using more electricity

• Increasing waste production

What is an example of reusing a product?

• Throwing away plastic bottles

• Burning plastic bottles

• Using plastic bottles for growing plants

• Melting plastic bottles

What is the benefit of reusing materials?

• Increases the need for new resources

• Reduces the need to buy new things

• Increases pollution

• Uses more energy

Which materials are commonly recycled?

• Wood and stone

• Glass, aluminum, and paper

• Plastic and rubber

• Fabric and leather

What is the environmental benefit of composting?

• Increases landfill waste

• Reduces the need for incineration

• Uses more energy

• Increases pollution

What is the main focus of reducing consumption?

• Increasing production

• Reducing natural resource use

• Increasing waste

• Using more energy

What is a key factor in choosing products for sustainability?

• Larger environmental footprint

• Smaller environmental footprint

• Higher cost

• More packaging