Question

which term describes actions such as turning off the light when leaving a room and fixing leaky faucets?

○ efficiency

○ recycling

○ conservation

○ environmentalism

Explanation:

• "Efficiency" refers to using resources in a way that maximizes output with minimal input, but the actions here are about reducing waste/use of resources (like energy from lights, water from faucets), not just efficiency in a production sense.
• "Recycling" involves reusing materials, which is not related to turning off lights or fixing faucets.
• "Conservation" means protecting and preserving resources by reducing their use or preventing waste. Turning off lights saves energy, fixing leaky faucets saves water—both are conservation actions.
• "Environmentalism" is a broader movement or ideology about protecting the environment, while the actions are specific resource - saving behaviors.

Answer:

C. conservation