Energy
Does Energy (electricity, fuel etc…) sometimes harm the enviorment?
Yes.
is metal able to be degraded within 10 years
No.
TRUE OR FALSE: Population growth and consumption, when combined, are direct drivers of the climate crisis.
True
What is conservation?
Conservation is all about taking care of the natural world. It means protecting our air, water, plants, animals, and the resources we use from nature. By practicing conservation, we can make sure Earth stays a wonderful home for every living thing—including us!
What machines uses up most of the energy we generate?
Heaters and air conditioning.
What does “biodegradable” mean
something can break down naturally into smaller components, like gases and sugars, by organisms in an ecosystem
What is the fastest-growing form of domestic waste globally?
E-Waste
How do human actions influence marine conservation?
Human activities affect marine life and marine habitats through overfishing, habitat loss, the introduction of invasive species, ocean pollution, ocean acidification and ocean warming.
Do humans make pollution with the energy in their bodies?
No.
How many millions of plastic is sent into the ocean every year?
11 million
What are some ways to consume sustainably?
Refuse, Reuse, Recycle, Plant-based diet, Choose a smaller family.
How do human activities impact the vulnerability of biodiversity to climate change?
destroying habitats, fragmenting ecosystems, and disrupting natural ecological processes, making species less resilient to shifts
What is the best way to conserve energy?
Switch to renewable energy.
What are biodegradable plastics and how are they used?
commonly used for disposable items, such as packaging, cutlery, and food service containers.
What percentage of e-waste is formally recycled?
20%
Which countries in the world are most in need of conservation projects?
Botswana: By keeping their visitor numbers deliberately lower, they could effectively manage the environmental impact of wilderness tour. Namibia: The first African country to put protection of the environment in its constitution, and they have been actively restoring populations of lions, cheetahs, black rhinos, zebras, and other large animals. Tanzania: An astonishing 14 national parks mark up a third of this country. As a result, a fifth of Africa’s large mammals can be found there. Bhutan: Written by the country’s constitution, at least 60% of the nation’s land must remain under forest cover. That’s more than half of the country that is protected. Zimbabwe: With 10 national parks, nine recreational parks, four botanical gardens, four safari areas, and three sanctuaries which together make up their system of “Parks and Wildlife Estate.”
What do humans mostly burn to gain energy?
Fossil fuels.
what is slower to degrade, rope, cigarette, leather boots, diapers?
Diapers.
What percentage of e-waste is shipped across country borders?
80%
How does climate change affect the resilience of ecosystems?
altering the environmental conditions species are adapted to.