What is the energy from the sun called?
Solar energy.
What do we use to light our homes and power devices?
Electricity.
What does it mean to save energy?
Energy conservation
What is turning old materials into new items called?
Recycling
What is it called when harmful substances get into the air or water?
Pollution
What is a bag called that you can use many times?
Reusable bag
What type of energy comes from moving air?
Wind energy
What type of energy do cars use to move?
Gasoline (or electric energy for electric cars).
Why should we turn off lights when we leave a room?
To save electricity
How does recycling paper help the environment?
Saves trees and reduces waste.
How does litter hurt animals?
It can harm them or destroy their habitats.
What are solar panels used for?
To generate electricity from sunlight.
What kind of energy is stored underground and used to heat homes?
Natural gas
How does energy help us cook food?
It heats our food.
What is an energy-efficient light bulb?
A bulb that uses less energy to give the same amount of light.
What is composting?
Turning organic waste into fertilizer for plants.
How does cutting down trees affect the environment?
It reduces air quality and destroys animal habitats.
What is a hybrid car?
A car that uses both gasoline and electricity.
What are coal, oil, and natural gas examples of?
Fossil fuels
How do buses and planes use energy to transport people?
They burn fuel to create motion.
How does using less energy help animals and plants?
It keeps their habitats safe from pollution and destruction.
Why should we recycle electronics?
Prevents harmful chemicals from damaging the environment.
What happens when water gets polluted?
It can harm or kill aquatic life and disrupt ecosystems.
What does "renewable energy" mean?
Energy that can be replenished naturally like solar or wind energy.
What is energy from the heat inside the Earth called?
Geothermal energy
What are the industrial uses of energy like in factories?
To power machinery, produce goods, and maintain operations.
Why is it important to conserve energy for our planet's health?
It reduces pollution and preserves natural resources for the future.
How does recycling plastic help our environment?
Reduces waste in landfills and pollution.
What are the effects of air pollution on our health?
Causes respiratory problems and contributes to climate change.
What are sustainable living practices?
Practices that do not deplete resources and harm natural cycles.