For each of the following actions, state one or moreof the three scientific principles of sustainabilitythat are involved: (a) recycling aluminum cans;(b) using a rake instead of a leaf blower; (c) walkingor bicycling to class instead of driving; (d) taking yourown reusable bags to a store to carry your purchaseshome; and (e) volunteering to help restore a prairieor other degraded ecosystem.

For each of the following actions, state one or moreof the three scientific principles of sustainabilitythat are involved: (a) recycling aluminum cans;(b) using a rake instead of a leaf blower; (c) walkingor bicycling to class instead of driving; (d) taking yourown reusable bags to a store to carry your purchaseshome; and (e) volunteering to help restore a prairieor other degraded ecosystem.

Science Of Agriculture Biological Approach

5th Edition

ISBN:9780357229323

Author:Herren

Publisher:Herren

Chapter27: The Agriscience Fair

Section: Chapter Questions

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