Vocabulary
What does CONSERVATION mean?
Protecting and managing Earth's natural resources
Why are trees an important resource?
They give off off the oxygen that we breathe, and they remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
Name some air pollutants
cleaning products, paint, dust, fumes, exhaust from vehicles
What does it mean to "reduce"?
Cut down on the amount of garbage you make
What activity does not grow your carbon footprint?
Walking or riding a bike
What is SMOG?
Smoke and fumes
What are some endangered animals?
Polar bears, steelhead trout, Florida panther, bumblebees
Name some alternative power sources
Ethanol, wind power, solar power, water power
What are some things you can reuse?
plastic bags, glass jars, plastic containers
How can you reduce your carbon footprint?
Use energy saving light bulbs, turn off lights when you don't need them or when you leave a room, eat fresh, not processed foods.
What does EXTINCT mean?
All members of a species die
Why is the rainforest important?
More than half the world's species of plants and animals live there; the trees provide a lot of the oxygen we breathe.
How can you help keep the air clean?
Walk, ride your bike, or use public transportation; carpool; use less electricity
What does it mean to recycle, and what are some things we can recycle?
Breaking things down to create something new; we can recycle plastic, paper, aluminum, and electronics
What does SUSTAINABILITY mean?
Living today in a way that will let people meet their needs in the future.
What is topsoil?
The top layer of soil that is rich in minerals and nutrients.
How much of the Earth's water is drinkable, and how much freshwater is available for people and wildlife?
Only 1% is drinkable, and a small, limited amount of freshwater is available for living things.
What are landfills?
Central dumping areas that fill up with trash
What is a CARBON FOOTPRINT?
The measurement of how much carbon dioxide goes into the atmosphere because of you.
How can we help plants and wildlife?
Clean up after pets, plant gardens, don't disturb natural habitats.
How can you save water?
Turn off water while you brush your teeth, keep a pitcher of cold water in the fridge, fix leaky faucets, fill the sink to wash dishes, rinse fruits and vegetables in a bowl
What are some problems with landfills?
They are filling up fast, it takes a long time to break things down, toxic chemicals can leak into soil and water, if methane isn't released, they can explode.