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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Conservation Conservation The term 'Conservation' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' A reduction in energy consumption that corresponds with a reduction in service demand. Service demand can include buildings-sector end uses such as lighting, refrigeration, and heating; industrial processes; or vehicle transportation. Unlike energy efficiency, which is typically a technological measure, conservation is better associated with behavior. Examples of conservation include adjusting the thermostat to reduce the output of a heating unit, using occupancy sensors that turn off lights or appliances, and car-pooling'. The term 'Conservation' as it applies to the area of basic science can be defined as 'Life science: the protection, preservation, management, or restoration of wildlife and of natural resources such as forests, soil, and water, to prevent exploitation, destruction or neglect. Physical science: a unifying principle of constancy of a quantity under specified conditions'. The term 'Conservation' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' Increasing the efficiency of energy use, water use, production, or distribution'. Previous 5 Terms: consecutive exterior angles consecutive interior angles consecutive vertices Consent And Authorization (Basic Rule) Consequences Next 5 Terms: Conservation Conservation (cross) compliance Conservation districts (Soil and Water Conservation District) Conservation easement Conservation Farm Option Program About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.