Key Terms Ch 16

Question 1

Biodegradable

Answer 1

Describes a substance that can be broken down into smaller parts by the activities of living organisms and not likely to remain in the environment.

Question 2

Biogas

Answer 2

Is a gas that is produced by the action of bacteria on organic material such as corn or wheat.

Question 3

Carbon footprint

Answer 3

Measures all of the carbon dioxide produced during the manufacture of a product.

Question 4

Environmental impact

Answer 4

Is the assessment of any factor that may upset or disrupt the ecological balance of the environment.

Question 5

Methane

Answer 5

Is a greenhouse gas produced when organic material such as food water breaks down.

Question 6

Sustainability

Answer 6

Refers to the impact of our actions on the environment by being able to reduce the amount of resources we use and the wage and emissions we produce.