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Which choice below does not contribute to a sustainable community?
Reduction in public transit
Waste reduction
Reduction of energy needs
Reduction in the use of water
Why is excess phosphorus harmful to water ecosystems?
Phosphorus creates algae blooms, which die and consume oxygen
Phosphorus can interfere with the reproductive capacity of fish
Phosphorus binds with oxygen and creates a poisonous environment for water plants
Phosphorus creates a soapy environment that kills fish eggs
Going green in the future may require some sacrifices on our parts in order to save the environment. Which choice below is not a potential sacrifice we might have to make in order to "go green"?
We may have to drive further to work as our cities expand
We may have to reduce our use of fresh water for bathing and watering lawns
We may have to take time to sort our trash into separate recycling bins
We may have to reduce the number of airplane trips we make
In order to reduce our ecological footprint we should assess the use we get from a product versus how much waste it creates and how difficult it is to recycle that waste. Considering ecological footprint, which product listed below would have the worst impact on our environment?
A disposable plastic water bottle
An all-aluminum metal Thermos bottle
An all-aluminum metal Thermos bottle
A glass spaghetti sauce jar
Disposable plastic grocery bags are being phased out of many grocery store chains because the stores and the shoppers want to be more ecologically friendly. Which choice below is not a reason why plastic grocery bags are harmful to the environment?
The plastic in these bags leaches out chlorine when it decomposes in the sunlight
The factories making plastic bags consume fuel that can pollute the air
The plastic in these bags never breaks down, so the garbage lasts indefinitely
Many plastic bags end up in natural water systems and can harm wildlife that mistakenly eats them or gets strangled in the handles
The rooftops of commercial buildings in cities that experience hot summers can increase the use of electricity for air-conditioning in those buildings because the roofs become extremely hot. There are several ways to help reduce this use of electricity. Which choice below is not a practical way to accomplish this?
Install large electric fans on rooftops to cool them off
Paint the rooftops white to reflect as much sunlight as possible
Plant the rooftops with greenery that absorbs heat
Install solar panels that can create electricity
Which of the following activities would be least effective in reducing smog?
Driving slower
Driving a well-tuned vehicle
Carpooling
Taking public transit
Which of the following choices is not a potential cost of recycling?
More landfills are required to store recycled waste.
Recycling plants cost money to build and operate.
Recycled materials can be more expensive.
Time and effort are required to recycle goods.
Which of the following activities is least likely to benefit the environment?
Buying a new computer
Replacing a 30 year old furnace
Trading your car for a bus pass
Taking old pop cans to the bottle depot
You would like to make your grocery shopping as environmentally friendly as possible. Which choice below would be least likely to accomplish this?
Shopping for groceries more often
Combining your grocery trip with other driving errands
