Sustainability Basics
Sustainability means using resources wisely so people can use them now and in the what?
What is the future?
Plants grow in this, and Sasha knows it must stay healthy.
What is soil?
Using less of something so we do not waste it is called this.
What is reduce?
Taking care of the Earth, people, and resources is part of being this.
What is sustainable?
Old leaves, fruit peels, and vegetable scraps can break down into this.
What is compost?
Using something again instead of throwing it away is called this.
What is reuse?
A garden is more sustainable when it saves water, protects soil, and reduces this.
What is waste?
Compost helps soil by adding these back into it.
What are nutrients?
Turning certain materials into something new is called this.
What is recycling?
Why should people not use up all of a resource at once?
What is because people, plants, animals, and future generations may need it later?
Why is healthy soil important for sustainability?
What is because healthy soil helps plants grow, holds water, supports living things, and reduces the need for wasteful practices?
A plastic container can become a small planter. This is an example of what?
What is reusing or upcycling?
Sasha wants to help her community be more sustainable. Name two things she could teach people to do.
What are composting, recycling, saving water, planting gardens, reducing waste, reusing materials, or taking care of soil?
Sasha sees food scraps being thrown away every day. How could she turn that waste into something useful?
What is by composting the scraps and using the compost to feed garden soil?
Sasha wants to start a sustainable classroom garden. Name three things the class could reuse or save.
What are containers, rainwater, food scraps for compost, paper, cardboard, seeds, or leftover materials?