What is Composting?
What is Composting?
A way to recycle food and waste into soil.
What are renewable resources?
A resource that can replenish itself at a similar rate to its use.
What is Sustainability?
The use of natural resources to protect the environment.
What is environmental science?
This broad field integrates biology, chemistry, geology, and social sciences to study how humans impact the planet.
What is renewable energy?
Energy that doesn’t run out because the Earth naturally replenishes it.
True or False: You should compost dairy and meat products.
False
What is one example of nonrenewable resources?
Fossil fuels, petroleum, and coal.
Name one type of environmental sustainability.
Recycling, Renewable energy, Renewable resources, Water Conservation.
What is climate change?
This global issue involves investigating greenhouse gases, rising temperatures, and exploring mitigation strategies
How does renewable energy help fight climate change?
It produces little to no greenhouse gases, reducing pollution and helping keep the air and water clean.
What’s one item that people think goes into a compost pile but doesn’t?
Pet Waste or Plastic
True or false - Biomass Energy is only made from plants.
False - Biomass energy can be made from plants or animals including wood, sewage, and ethanol from plants.
Name two materials that can be recycled.
Paper, plastic, metals, glass.
What is intergenerational equity?
This principle ensures that today’s actions do not compromise the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
Why do renewable energy sources never run out?
Because sources like sunlight, wind, and water are naturally renewed by the Earth.
What is another name for a compost pile?
Black Gold
What do hydropower and geothermal energy have in common?
They both can use water to generate electricity.
What is the purpose of zoos and animal preservations?
To protect and encourage the repopulation of endangered species.
What is resource conservation?
Using resources efficiently and minimizing waste to protect ecosystems describes this sustainability practice.
What is one major benefit of renewable energy for countries?
It promotes energy independence by reducing the need to rely on imported fuels.