7.2 Conserving our Resources flashcards

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Reduce

To use fewer resources in order to conserve them.

<p>To use fewer resources in order to conserve them.</p>
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Reuse

To use items such as plastic, glass, and metal again to conserve resources.

<p>To use items such as plastic, glass, and metal again to conserve resources.</p>
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Recycle

The process of creating new materials from used products to conserve resources.

<p>The process of creating new materials from used products to conserve resources.</p>
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Conservation

The responsible and sustainable management of Earth, nature, and natural resources.

<p>The responsible and sustainable management of Earth, nature, and natural resources.</p>
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Pollute

To introduce harmful materials into the air, water, or soil.

<p>To introduce harmful materials into the air, water, or soil.</p>
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Renewable natural resources

Resources that can be easily replaced, such as food, sunlight, and paper.

<p>Resources that can be easily replaced, such as food, sunlight, and paper.</p>
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Non-renewable natural resources

Resources that cannot be easily replaced once used, like coal, oil, and metals.

<p>Resources that cannot be easily replaced once used, like coal, oil, and metals.</p>
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What two things happen when we conserve?

1. our energy needs decrease (so we don't have to make more) and 2. we pollute less

<p>1. our energy needs decrease (so we don't have to make more) and 2. we pollute less</p>
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How can people conserve energy?

Turn off lights/electronics, take shorter showers, set thermostat warmer/cooler than usual.

<p>Turn off lights/electronics, take shorter showers, set thermostat warmer/cooler than usual.</p>