GENERAL SCIENCE
RECYCLING
- What are the three R’s? a. _____________________ b. _____________________ c. _____________________
- To make 1 ton of paper requires_____ gallons of water, ____ trees, and enough energy to power a normal size home for _____ months.
- What are the six major categories for recycling?
a. __________________ b. __________________ c. __________________ d. __________________ e. _______________ f. _______________
WATER CONSERVATION
- What are the three ways you can reduce your water consumption?
a. _____________________ b. _____________________ c. _____________________
OZONE
- What are the 2 main compounds responsible for ozone depletion?
a. _______________ b. _______________
- What are 3 ways to help preserve the ozone?
a. _____________________ b. _____________________ c. _____________________
ENERGY
- What should you do to your doors and windows to conserve energy? _______________
- How much of your energy bill is spent on heating and cooling? _________
- What appliance uses the most energy? ___________________
- Your water heater should be set at what temperature? __________
- At what temperature should the air conditioner be set? __________
- What temperature should the heater be set at during the day? ______ night? ______
- Should you use compact fluorescent or incandescent light bulbs? _______________
AUTOMOBILES
- What are three ways to improve your car's efficiency?
a. _____________________ b. _____________________ c. _____________________
ENDANGERED SPECIES
- What percentage of the world’s plant and animal species live in a tropical rainforest? _____
- What is responsible for 1/6 of the world’s CO2 production? _________________
- Name 4 tropical forest hardwoods.
a. _______________ b. _______________ c. _______________ d. _______________
- Name 4 temperate forest hardwoods.
a. _______________ b. _______________ c. _______________ d. _______________