Waste & Recycling
This material takes up to 450 years to break down in the ocean.
Plastic
This "effect" happens when gases trap heat in Earth's atmosphere.
Greenhouse Effect
This is the largest tropical rainforest in the world.
The Amazon
The first "R"; it means using less of something.
Reduse
These vehicles use both an electric motor and a gasoline engine.
Hybrids
Unlike plastic, this material can be recycled an infinite number of times.
Glass or Aluminum
Energy from the sun is called this..
Solar Power
This underwater structure is dying due to rising temperatures. (Double POINTS)
Coral Reef (or The Great Barrier Reef)
The second "R"; finding a new purpose for an old item.
Reuse
This is the only planet in our solar system known to have liquid water on its surface and an atmosphere that contains free oxygen.
Earth
This term describes items that can be broken down naturally by bacteria.
Biodegradable
Giant "farms" use this to spin blades and generate electricity.
The Wind
This is the variety of plant and animal life in a habitat.
Biodiversity
The process of turning food scraps into nutrient-rich soil.
Rot (or Composting)
This "disposable" item, often found in school cafeterias, can take up to 500 years to decompose in a landfill, but it was actually originally designed to be used for only about 20 minutes.
Plastic Forks and Spoons and Plastic Straws
This is the liquid that drains from a landfill, often nicknamed...?
Garbage Juice (or Leachate)
These fuels come from ancient, buried organic matter like plants. (Double POINTS)
Fossil Fuels
These "lungs of the earth" absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen.
Forests (or Trees)
This "R" involves repurposing plastics or aluminum instead of throwing them away.
Recycle
Meat-free burgers designed to save water and land.
Plant-Based Burgers (Vegan Burger)