THE KIDS
The responsible and efficient use of resources to ensure their availability for current and future generations.
WHAT IS RESOURCE MANAGEMENT?
The sustained increase in the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services to improve the well-being of individuals and communities.
WHAT IS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT?
The fair distribution of resources, opportunities, and benefits among all members of a society.
The preservation and conservation of natural resources and ecosystems to prevent harm and degradation.
WHAT IS ECONOMIC PROTECTION?
A process use by scientists to investigate
WHAT IS SCIENTIFIC METHOD?
Patterns of consumption that exceed the regenerative capacity of natural resources and contribute to environmental degradation.
WHAT IS UNSUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION?
The process of transforming an economy from primarily agricultural-based to manufacturing and production-based.
WHAT IS INDUSTRIALIZATION?
Achieved by fostering innovation and creating green jobs
HOW DOES SUSTAINABILITY CONTRIBUTE TO ECONOMIC GROWTH?
A holistic approach to address the pressing challenges facing our planet
Receives no independent variable
WHAT IS CONTROL GROUP?
Sources of energy that can be naturally replenished, such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal power.
WHAT ARE RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES?
The continuous decay of the isotope's atoms releases radiation particles which strike the molecules of the phosphor
WHAT IS RADIOLUMINESCENCE?
ALSO ACCEPTABLE: WHAT MIGHT CAUSE A CHILD IN A MOVIE TO EMIT A GREEN GLOW?
The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources
Gases released into the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, which contribute to the greenhouse effect and climate change
WHAT ARE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS?
Given to the experimental group, controlled by scientist
WHAT IS INDEPENDENT VARIABLE?
Overfishing in marine ecosystems
WHAT IS AN EXAMPLE OF UNSUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION?
A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world
These can result in deforestation, soil erosion, loss of biodiversity, water pollution, and air pollution
WHAT ARE UNSUSTAINABLE PRACTICES?
Describes what nature does under certain conditions, but does not explain why
WHAT IS LAW?
Receives independent variable
WHAT IS EXPERIMENTAL GROUP?
Includes rapid population growth, industrialization, unsustainable consumption patterns, and excessive exploitation of natural resources
Concept that aims to ensure the long-term well-being and harmonious coexistence of society, the economy, and the environment
the practice of protecting and managing the variety of life on Earth, including plants, animals, and microorganisms
WHAT IS THE CONSERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY?
An educated guess
WHAT IS A HYPOTHESIS
Measured by scientist, experiment outcome
WHAT IS DEPENDENT VARIABLE?