Wild Card
Where does our oxygen come from?
Trees
What is Pollution?
Pollution is when gases, smoke and chemicals are introduced into the environment in large doses that makes it harmful for humans, animals and plants
Is paper recyclable?
Yes
What planet do we live on?
Earth
What is difference between reusing and recycling?
Reusing is when we use something again and again without changing. Recycling is changing or breaking down the product to make something completely new.
How can you decrease the amount of land pollution? a) reduce, reuse, recycle b) burn trash in your backyard c) throw your trash into a lake
a) reduce, reuse, recycle
Reducing / Reduce
Where do we put items that are to be recycled?
Recycling Bin
How many moon(s) does Earth have?
a) 5
b) 1
c) 8
d) 2
B) 1
Instead of burning coal, what is another way we can make electricity?
wind and/or
What is part of our environment? Name 3 things.
trees people plants animals air anything else that is around us
What is a planet scientists think we can live in, towards the future?
Mars
Name 3 recyclable items
Varies
Where do items go once they are placed in the recycling bin
Recycling Center
True or False: Every year one American produces over 3285 pounds of waste.
True
Where does carbon monoxide come from? a) cars b) factories c) trees
a) cars
What is Recycling ?
Recycling is when you take an item that is used already and reuse it.
Why should we recycle?
Varies
What could happen if polluted water runs into a pond? a)Water plants would grow larger b)Some fish and plants might die c) There will be more fish in the pond
b)Some fish and plants might die
The 3 Rs help us to __________ our resources
conserve
Which choice is NOT a true statement about littering? a)Litter is a fire hazard. b)Litter can harm or kill wildlife. c)Litter makes the environment look much better.
c)Litter makes the environment look much better.
What is the process of rotting called?
decay / decaying
Our population is getting bigger, and more people want cars. The more cars there are, the more polluted the air will become. Which statement is the BEST way to solve this problem? a)refuse to give out any more drivers’ licenses b)make cars that produce less air pollution c) refuse to sell any more cars to people
b)make cars that produce less air pollution
What effect does acid rain have on our environment?
Kills trees, Makes plants, & have holes in their leaves
Scientists are finding that air pollution leads to the warming of the earth called ____________.
Global Warming