Resources
What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?
Renewable resources can be replenished naturally (like solar energy, wind), while non-renewable resources exist in finite amounts (like fossil fuels).
What does conservation mean in the context of natural resources?
Conservation refers to the careful preservation and protection of natural resources to prevent waste or exploitation.
What is pollution?
Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment.
What is environmental restoration?
The process of repairing damage to ecosystems and returning them to a healthy state
List two human activities that contribute to climate change.
Burning fossil fuels, deforestation
Name three examples of renewable resources.
Sunlight, water and wind
Describe one method of conserving water in households.
Installing water-efficient fixtures, fixing leaks, collecting rainwater, using drought-resistant plants
Identify two major types of pollution.
Air pollution, water pollution, solid waste pollution, noise pollution
Describe the role of community involvement in restoration efforts.
Communities provide labor, local knowledge, and ongoing maintenance of restored areas
How does climate change affect weather patterns globally?
More extreme weather events, changing precipitation patterns, rising sea levels
How do fossil fuels impact the environment?
Fossil fuels release greenhouse gases when burned, contribute to air pollution, cause acid rain, and lead to environmental degradation through mining/extraction.
Why is recycling important for resource conservation?
Recycling reduces waste in landfills, conserves raw materials, saves energy, and reduces pollution from manufacturing new products.
Explain how air pollution affects human health.
Air pollution can cause respiratory problems, cardiovascular disease, and other health issues.
What are the challenges faced in restoring a damaged ecosystem?
Soil contamination, funding limitations, invasive species, time required for ecosystem recovery
The impact of climate change on biodiversity.
Species extinction, habitat loss, migration pattern changes, ecosystem disruption
Explain the term 'sustainable resource management'.
Sustainable resource management involves using resources in a way that meets current needs while ensuring their availability for future generations.
Two organizations that focus on resource conservation.
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), The Nature Conservancy
What are the effects of plastic pollution on marine life?
Plastic pollution causes entanglement, ingestion leading to death, habitat destruction, and chemical contamination of marine ecosystems.
Replanting trees on a bare hillside is
Reforestation
What are some strategies to mitigate climate change?
Renewable energy adoption, reduced emissions, conservation efforts, international cooperation
What are the economic implications of resource depletion?
Resource depletion leads to increased costs, economic instability, potential conflicts over remaining resources, and the need for alternative resource development.
Discuss the role of legislation in conservation efforts.
Environmental protection laws, resource management regulations, endangered species protection acts
Describe the concept of 'biomagnification' in the context of pollution.
Biomagnification is the increasing concentration of toxins as they move up the food chain.
What is the importance of native species in restoration projects.
Native species maintain natural ecosystem balance and provide appropriate food and habitat for local wildlife
What is climate change?
Long-term changes in global weather patterns and temperature due to natural and human activities