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Jun’s family recycles paper and cans.
Jun’s family recycles paper and cans.
True
Delia and her family use a car to travel to school and shops.
Delia and her family use a car to travel to school and shops.
False
Henry’s family always takes the plane for their holidays.
Henry’s family always takes the plane for their holidays.
False
Olivia’s family buys all their fruit and vegetables from the supermarket.
Olivia’s family buys all their fruit and vegetables from the supermarket.
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Delia always remembers to turn off the lights when she leaves a room.
Delia always remembers to turn off the lights when she leaves a room.
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Study Notes
Recycling and Energy Conservation
- Recycling helps conserve energy, as less energy is used to recycle materials than to produce them from scratch.
- Recycling paper, including newspapers, magazines, and cardboard boxes, is an important practice.
- Recycling cans, particularly aluminum, is also crucial, as it requires significantly less energy to recycle than to produce new aluminum.
Saving Electricity
- Turning off lights when leaving a room is a simple yet effective way to conserve electricity.
- Avoiding standby mode on appliances like TVs and computers can also help reduce energy waste.
- Developing a habit of turning off appliances at night can make a significant impact on energy conservation.
Eco-Friendly Transportation
- Not owning a car can significantly reduce one's carbon footprint, especially if alternative modes of transportation like walking or cycling are available.
- Taking the train instead of flying can be a more environmentally friendly option for travel, although it may have limitations in terms of destination accessibility.
Reducing Waste
- A significant portion of waste comes from packaging, so reducing or avoiding packaged goods can help minimize waste.
- Buying produce and meat from markets instead of supermarkets can help reduce plastic waste, as markets often use recyclable paper bags.
- Bringing reusable bags when shopping can eliminate the need for single-use plastic bags.
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A quiz on simple ways to help the environment through recycling and saving electricity at home.
