Question 1
which term means something that is easily broken down by the environment?
a: conservation
b: biodegradable
c: recycle
d: ozone
question 2
which government organization is charged with protecting the environment?
a: federal emergency management agency (fema)
b: environmental protection agency (epa)
c: occupation safety and health administration (osha)
d: the office of homeland security
question 3
how can air pollution be reduced?
a: build a campfire
b: take ones own vehicle
c: stop talking
d: ride a bike
question 4
how can water pollution be reduced?
a: throw hazardous materials out with other garbage
b: let pet waste degrade into runoff areas
c: pour chemicals down the drain
d: use biodegradable laundry detergents
question 5
what is the correct definition of conservation?
a: using resources
b: saving resources
c: making resources
d: burning resources

Question 1
Which term means something that is easily broken down by the environment?

Answer :

B: biodegradable

The environment is naturally composed of bacteria and other living microorganisms capable of decomposition. Decomposition the breaking down of biodegradable substances such as scraps from food, cotton or wool cloths, human/animal waste, paper, vegetable products and other products derived from natural matter. It is also called compostable.

EPA is the agency responsible to design and uphold standards and laws to protect the people's health and the environment. It initiates government efforts concerning natural resources, economic growth, energy, transportation, agriculture in establishing environmental policies. It also reduces environmental risks based on scientific data.

D: Ride a bike.

Bikes do not use any fuel or diesel. It doesn't release pollution into the air. They can be an environmentally sustainable alternative to cars which produces 1.3 billion cubic yards of polluted air. Manufacturing a bike also requires far less energy than manufacturing car. Less energy consumption means less pollution to the environment.

Biodegradable laundry detergents do not have chemicals such as brighteners, dyes, artificial fragrances and other non-natural ingredients that pollute the waters. The microorganisms are capable of breaking down biodegradable detergent unlike the non-biodegradable ones which add problems to aquatic life by lowering surface tension of water.

B: Saving resources

Conservation means maintaining the health of the environment. It is the ethical and economical use and protection or valuable resources. Its main mission is to protect the natural world-- habitats and biological diversity. Each one can contribute to the conservation of natural resources by refraining from improper and excessive use of energy.

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