Lesson 2

Question 0

Biodegradable

Answer 0

Broken down easily in the environment

Question 1

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Answer 1

Governmental agency committed to protecting the environment

Question 2

Nonrenewable resources

Answer 2

Substances that cannot be replaced once thy are used

Question 3

Conservation

Answer 3

Saving of resources

Question 4

Precycling

Answer 4

Reducing waste before it occurs

Question 5

Describe the three Rs: reduce, reuse, and recycle

Answer 5

Reduce consumption of energy/other resources
Reuse items by repairing, selling, or donating them
Recycle materials so they can be used again

Question 6

Explain actions individuals can take to protect the environment

Answer 6

Carpooling, riding a bike, walking, conserve water

Question 7

Identify nonrenewable resources

Answer 7

Coal, oil, natural gas, trees, fossil fuels, water

Question 8

Communicate your concerns about the environment

Answer 8

We are burning too many fossil fuels and smog/greenhouse gases are too much