Question

1. which of the following can be composted? a. aluminum cans b. glass jars c. fruit and vegetable scraps d. plastic containers 2. recycling paper helps conserve both ____ and __. 3. recycling metal helps build things like __ __ and ____ 4. what is biodiversity, and why is it important?

Explanation:

1. Composting is the decomposition of organic materials. Fruit and vegetable scraps are organic and can be composted. Aluminum cans, glass jars, and plastic containers are non - organic and cannot be composted.
2. Recycling paper helps conserve trees (as paper is made from wood pulp) and water (used in paper - making process).
3. Recycled metal can be used to build various things like cars, bridges, and buildings.
4. Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth, including the variety of species, genetic diversity within species, and diversity of ecosystems. It is important because it provides ecological services like pollination, water purification, and soil formation, and also has cultural, recreational, and economic value.

Answer:

1. C. Fruit and vegetable scraps
2. Trees; Water
3. Cars; Bridges; Buildings
4. Biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth, including species variety, genetic diversity within species, and ecosystem diversity. It is important for ecological services (pollination, water purification, soil formation), and has cultural, recreational, and economic value.