Session 2: Conserving Natural Resources
Unit 5: Green Skills
Textual Question-Answers
Check Your Progress
A. Multiple choice questions
Read the questions carefully and circle the letter (a), (b), (c) or(d) that best answers the question.
1. What does conservation of energy mean?
(Choose all options that apply)
(a) Saving energy
(b) Producing energy
(c) Using energy efficiently
(d) Creating energy sources
Ans: (a) Saving energy, (c) Using energy efficiently
2. Which of the following are non-renewable resources?
(Choose all options that apply)
(a) Coal
(b) Diesel
(c) Sun
(d) Water
Ans: (a) Coal, (b) Diesel
3. Which of the following is an example of renewable resources?(a) Coal
(b) Solar Energy
(c) CNG
(d) Petroleum
Ans: (b) Solar Energy
B. Short answer questions
1. Write any three actions which you can take to conserve energy.
Ans: The three actions which I can to take conserve energy are:
Switch off lights and fans when not in use.
Use energy-efficient appliances.
Use public transport or walk whenever possible.
2. Describe any three methods of water conservation.
Ans: The three methods of water conservation are:
Rainwater harvesting to collect and store rainwater.
Fixing leaking taps and pipes to prevent water wastage.
Using water-saving methods like drip irrigation.
3. What is the purpose of soil conservation?
Ans: The purpose of soil conservation is to prevent soil erosion andmaintain soil fertility for future use.
4. State any three ways by which we can save energy.
Ans: The three ways by which we can save energy are:
Use LED bulbs.
Avoid unnecessary use of electrical appliances.
Use renewable sources of energy
