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What is a cost-benefit analysis?

A cost-benefit analysis is analyzing the pros and cons to make a decision.

Natural resources don't harm the environment.

False

People are not able to consume natural resources faster than nature can replenish the supply.

False

What is one of the disadvantages of recycling?

Recycling can be expensive.

What is one of the advantages of recycling?

Recycling reduces pollution.

What is one of the main slogans that the United States used to promote the conservation or resources?

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

What do societies with landfills do to make sure the landfills do not pollute the land and water?

The landfills have layers of clay and non-permeable materials that keep chemicals from leaking into the surrounding soil and water.

Every time someone uses natural resources, there are social, ecological, and economic effects.

True

To preserve renewable and seemingly unlimited resources, some societies limit public access to the resources.

True

Which of the following is not one of the three main methods to get rid of waste?

reusing


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