Resource saving

STARTING UP

1 Everybody knows that there are such natural resources as minerals, energy, land, water and biota. Take a look at the following pictures displaying natural resources (A-E) and match them with the names.

A ________________ B __________________ C __________________

D __________________ E _________________

2 Here’s a list of ideas to help to reduce our consumption. Skim the list and give your comments. You are welcome to expand this list if you have any energy or resource saving tips.

· Power down electrical equipment (computers, monitors, printers, multifunction machines, etc.) when not in use.

· Unplug unused equipment when practical.

· Use duplex printing as default on capable printers/copiers.

· Turn off your lights when you leave your office.

· Scan and email documents instead of copying or faxing.

· Turn down your thermostat during winter and up during summer. This tip is particularly useful when you will be out of your office for extended periods of time, like over the weekend or on vacation.

· Keep a recycle box in your office and next to copiers and printers; use it for non-confidential paper disposal. When it fills up, empty it into one of the building recycling containers.

http://facstaff.grad.uiowa.edu/Energy-Resource-Saving (17.10.2012)

READING

3 Before reading explain the meaning of the following statement “The lessevaporation there is, the less rainfall there is and the whole system dries up”.

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