Wednesday 14 April 2010

TERCER B C 15 004 2010


http://www.recycling-guide.org.uk/products.html
1. What do these symbols mean?
2. Use an online dictionary to translate the following sentences:
http://www.macmillandictionary.com/
http://www.wordreference.com/es/
  • All waste batteries are classified as hazardous waste and recycling is always the best option.
  • Ordinary household batteries do contain some hazardous chemicals so ideally should not be thrown out with the day to day rubbish.
  • Rechargeable batteries contain harmful metals, so should never be thrown away with daily rubbish, they should be returned to manufacturer for disposal or recycled elsewhere.
  • Recycling is an excellent way of saving energy and conserving the environment. Did you know that:

  • 1 recycled tin can would save enough energy to power a television for 3 hours.
  • 1 recycled glass bottle would save enough energy to power a computer for 25 minutes.
  • 1 recycled plastic bottle would save enough energy to power a 60-watt light bulb for 3 hours.
  • 70% less energy is required to recycle paper compared with making it from raw materials.

3. Use this link to write some tips about how to save water at home and ind the garden, Write as many tips as you can,
http://www.water-guide.org.uk/tips.html

Answer these questions:
1. How many litres of water can you save a week if you have a shower instead of a bath?
2. When do you have to use the washing machine or the dishwasher?
3. What do you have to do while cleaning your teeth?
4. What is mulch used for in the garden?
5. What is a water butt used for?

4. find the answers to these questions in the following link:
http://www.recycling-guide.org.uk/importance.html

a. Why do we have to act fast?
b. Why is fast food harmful for the environment?
c. What costs more: raw materials or recycled products?