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LifeSmarts: Environment
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Use It Again
Water
Air Quality
Habitat
Less is More
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The colors are green,
brown and clear
What are the colors of
recyclable glass?
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This environmental “R” includes
buying cereal, nuts, and other
items from bulk food dispensers
instead of in packages
What is reduce?
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An example of this
environmental “R” is composting
What is recycle?
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Surface water and ground water
are two main sources
What is drinking water?
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When water flows from land to a
stream
What is runoff?
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Hydro electric energy
comes from this
What is water or falling water?
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According to the American
Water Works Association, this is
the most common source of
water leakage in homes
What are toilets?
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Farmers supplement rainfall by
applying water to fields
through controlled methods
What is irrigation?
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This term is the area
between water and land
What are wetlands?
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This type of tornado forms over
water
What is a waterspout?
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The common term for air
pollution in the form of dust,
smoke and fumes that cause
a haze
What is smog?
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An envelope of gas
surrounding the earth
What is the atmosphere?
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The most effective way to reduce
emissions from automobiles
What is driving less?
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Tobacco smoke, unvented or
malfunctioning space heaters,
solvents, paint strippers, cleaning
products, and pesticides in the
home contribute to this problem
What is indoor air
pollution?
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Wind chill” includes these
two factors to determine how
cold it really is
What are temperature
and wind?
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The study of the
relationships between all
living organisms and the
environment
What is ecology?
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Deforestation, conversion of
grasslands to other uses, and
drainage of wetlands adversely
affect wildlife by causing this
What is habitat loss?
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This U.S. law protects plants and
animals that are in danger of
disappearing forever
What is the Endangered
Species Act?
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Insecticides, herbicides,
rodenticides and fungicides
What are pesticides?
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Commercial tuna fishing boats have
instituted changes in their practices
to minimize harm to this mammal
What are dolphins?
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Turning down the water heater
thermostat to 120° F, turning off
lights when leaving a room, and
closing heating vents to unused
rooms are examples of this
What is energy conservation,
saving energy, or using
energy efficiently?
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To conserve energy, it is better
to cook small portions of food
using this appliance
What is a microwave or
toaster oven?
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This voluntary labeling program
identifies and promotes energyefficiency in major appliances
and home electronics
What is Energy Star?
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Cleaning driveways and sidewalks
with a broom instead of a hose is an
example of this
What is saving water?
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Trees, crops, and wildlife are
examples of this type of natural
resource
What is renewable?
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As a team, decide how many of the points you already have you wish to wager.
If you get the question correct, you will earn double the points you wagered.
If you get the question incorrect, you will lose the points you wagered. Good luck!
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As a team, decide how many of the points you already have you wish to wager.
If you get the question correct, you will earn double the points you wagered.
If you get the question incorrect, you will lose the points you wagered. Good luck!
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