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Conservation and Sustainability

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What is the term used to describe the use of resources in a way that does not deplete them or harm the environment?

  1. Sustainability

  2. Conservation

  3. Preservation

  4. Restoration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sustainability is the practice of using resources in a way that does not deplete them or harm the environment.

What is the term used to describe the protection of natural resources and ecosystems from human activities?

  1. Conservation

  2. Sustainability

  3. Preservation

  4. Restoration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Conservation is the protection of natural resources and ecosystems from human activities.

What is the term used to describe the process of restoring a damaged or degraded ecosystem to its natural state?

  1. Conservation

  2. Sustainability

  3. Preservation

  4. Restoration


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Restoration is the process of restoring a damaged or degraded ecosystem to its natural state.

What is the term used to describe the process of preserving a natural area in its natural state?

  1. Conservation

  2. Sustainability

  3. Preservation

  4. Restoration


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Preservation is the process of preserving a natural area in its natural state.

What is the term used to describe the use of renewable resources in a way that does not deplete them?

  1. Sustainable use

  2. Conservation

  3. Preservation

  4. Restoration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sustainable use is the use of renewable resources in a way that does not deplete them.

What is the term used to describe the process of reducing the amount of waste produced?

  1. Waste reduction

  2. Recycling

  3. Composting

  4. Landfilling


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Waste reduction is the process of reducing the amount of waste produced.

What is the term used to describe the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects?

  1. Waste reduction

  2. Recycling

  3. Composting

  4. Landfilling


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects.

What is the term used to describe the process of breaking down organic matter into a nutrient-rich soil amendment?

  1. Waste reduction

  2. Recycling

  3. Composting

  4. Landfilling


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Composting is the process of breaking down organic matter into a nutrient-rich soil amendment.

What is the term used to describe the process of disposing of waste in a landfill?

  1. Waste reduction

  2. Recycling

  3. Composting

  4. Landfilling


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Landfilling is the process of disposing of waste in a landfill.

What is the term used to describe the process of reducing the amount of energy consumed?

  1. Energy efficiency

  2. Renewable energy

  3. Conservation

  4. Sustainability


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Energy efficiency is the process of reducing the amount of energy consumed.

What is the term used to describe the use of energy from renewable sources, such as solar, wind, and geothermal?

  1. Energy efficiency

  2. Renewable energy

  3. Conservation

  4. Sustainability


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Renewable energy is the use of energy from renewable sources, such as solar, wind, and geothermal.

What is the term used to describe the process of protecting biodiversity?

  1. Biodiversity conservation

  2. Habitat conservation

  3. Species conservation

  4. Ecosystem conservation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Biodiversity conservation is the process of protecting biodiversity.

What is the term used to describe the process of protecting the habitats of plants and animals?

  1. Biodiversity conservation

  2. Habitat conservation

  3. Species conservation

  4. Ecosystem conservation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Habitat conservation is the process of protecting the habitats of plants and animals.

What is the term used to describe the process of protecting individual species from extinction?

  1. Biodiversity conservation

  2. Habitat conservation

  3. Species conservation

  4. Ecosystem conservation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Species conservation is the process of protecting individual species from extinction.

What is the term used to describe the process of protecting entire ecosystems, including their plants, animals, and habitats?

  1. Biodiversity conservation

  2. Habitat conservation

  3. Species conservation

  4. Ecosystem conservation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ecosystem conservation is the process of protecting entire ecosystems, including their plants, animals, and habitats.

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