Recycling & Waste
What are the 3 Rs of waste management?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?
About 71%
What gas do trees absorb from the atmosphere?
Carbon dioxide (CO₂).
What is the main source of energy that powers Earth?
The Sun.
What is a habitat?
The natural home or environment where an animal or plant lives.
Name two materials that can often be recycled.
Paper, cardboard, glass, metal, plastics
Name two ways we can save water.
Turn off the tap when not needed and take shorter showers.
Name two benefits of trees.
They provide oxygen and habitats for wildlife.
Name two renewable sources of energy.
Solar energy and wind energy.
Name two animals that live in the ocean.
Dolphins and sea turtles.
What is composting?
The process of breaking down organic waste, such as food scraps and leaves, into nutrient-rich material.
What is water pollution?
The contamination of water by harmful substances or waste.
What is deforestation?
The clearing or removal of forests, often to make space for farming, buildings, or roads.
What is climate change?
Long-term changes in Earth's temperatures and weather patterns.
What is biodiversity?
The variety of plants, animals, and other living organisms in an ecosystem or on Earth.
Name three ways to reduce the amount of waste we produce.
Use reusable items, avoid unnecessary packaging, repair or reuse items, and buy only what we need.
Name three sources of water pollution.
Sewage, chemicals, and plastic or agricultural runoff
Name three things forests provide for people or wildlife.
Food, shelter/habitat, clean air, timber, and protection of soil and water.
Name three greenhouse gases.
Carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.
Name three threats to wildlife and ocean life.
Pollution, habitat destruction, and climate change.
Why is it important to reduce, reuse, and recycle waste?
It conserves natural resources, saves energy, reduces pollution, and decreases the amount of waste sent to landfills.
Why is it important to reduce, reuse, and recycle waste?
It conserves natural resources, saves energy, reduces pollution, and decreases the amount of waste sent to landfills.
Name three ways people can help protect forests.
Plant trees, reduce paper waste, recycle, prevent forest fires, and support responsible forestry.
Name three ways people can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Use renewable energy, save electricity, use public transportation or walk/bike, and reduce waste.
How does plastic pollution harm ocean animals?
Animals can eat or become trapped in plastic, which can cause serious injury or death.