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Match the following resource management strategies with their descriptions:
Match the following resource management strategies with their descriptions:
Reducing = Avoiding purchasing or creating an item in the first place Reusing = Using an item again for its original purpose or a new one Recycling = Processing waste materials to create new items Sustainable Use = Using resources responsibly for the future generations
Match the following actions with the level of responsibility they represent:
Match the following actions with the level of responsibility they represent:
Following the 3 R's = Individual Action Efficient production techniques = Company Action Creating resource management policies = Government Action Carpooling = Individual Action
Match the following farming land classes to the proportions they represent in Canada:
Match the following farming land classes to the proportions they represent in Canada:
Class 1 = Highest quality, rare Class 7 = Majority of Canada's land Class 4 = Limited agricultural usability Class 6 = Poor for agriculture
Match the following types of energy generation with their description:
Match the following types of energy generation with their description:
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Match the following water locations with the percentage they hold:
Match the following water locations with the percentage they hold:
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Study Notes
Resources and the 3 Rs
- Reducing: Avoiding purchasing or producing items in the first place.
- Example: Not buying something if it's not needed.
- Reusing: Repurposing an item instead of replacing it.
- Example: Hand-me-downs, thrifting
- Recycling: Transforming an item into something new.
- Examples: Sorting garbage, recycling materials.
Sustainable Resource Use
- Sustainable use involves using resources responsibly to preserve them for future generations.
- It includes: Living within carrying capacity, meeting basic needs, and satisfying wants while minimizing environmental impact.
- Key aspects: Social, economical, and environmental factors.
Achieving Sustainable Resource Use
- Individual: Following the 3 Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle).
- Companies: Focusing on efficient production.
- Government: Implementing policies related to resource use.
Managing Renewable Resources
- Farming: Canada's land quality is primarily Class 7.
- Water: The majority of Earth's water is in oceans.
- Energy
- Conventional: Hydroelectricity, Thermoelectricity
- Nuclear
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Test your knowledge on sustainable resource use and the principles of reducing, reusing, and recycling. Explore how individuals, companies, and governments can work towards preserving resources for future generations. This quiz also covers aspects of managing renewable resources effectively.
