Environmental Problems
What are we producing too much of that harms the Earth?
a) Trees b) Plastic toys c) Waste d) Clean water
c) waste
What do the three R’s stand for?
a) Remember, Reflect, React
b) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
c) Run, Ride, Row
d) Rewind, Repeat, Rewatch
b) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Is oil a renewable or non-renewable resource?
a) Renewable b) Recyclable
c) Natural d) Non-renewable
d) Non-renewable
Whose job is it to protect the environment?
a) Only adults b) Only government c)Everyone’s d) No one’s
c)Everyone’s
Which resources are non-renewable?
a) Water and air b) Sunlight and wind
c) Oil, coal, and natural gas d) Rain and rivers
c) Oil, coal, and natural gas
What can you do at home to help the environment?
a) Use more plastic bags b) Leave the lights on
c) Recycle your waste d) Waste more water
c) Recycle your waste
Which of the following is a renewable resource?
a) Gas b) Coal c) Sun d) Oil
c) Sun
Why is planting trees important?
a) They block the sun
b) They pollute the air
c) They clean the air
d) They take up space
c) They clean the air
What happens when non-renewable resources are used up?
a) They turn into water
b) They can be reused
c) They never run out
d) There would be no more
d) There would be no more
Which type of resources should we rely on for energy?
a) Expensive ones b) Hidden ones
c) Non-renewable ones d) Renewable ones
d) Renewable ones
Which is an example of a non-renewable resource?
a) Air b) Water c) Coal d) Trees
c) Coal
True or False: We can always find more oil and gas after it’s used up.
a) True b) False
b) False
What renewable resources are we polluting?
a) Plastic and paper b) Air and water
c) Gold and silver d) Coal and oil
b) Air and water
What should we do with things that can be used again?
a) Throw them away b) Burn them
c) Reuse them d) Sell them
c) Reuse them
Which is an example of a renewable resource?
a) Plastic b) Wind c) Iron d) Gasoline
b) Wind
True or False: Air and water can be used as energy sources.
True
Why should we protect the environment for the next generations?
a) So they can mine more coal
b) So they can have a healthy Earth
c) So they can throw more waste
d) So they can cut down more trees
b) So they can have a healthy Earth
Besides the 3 R’s, what else can we do to help the planet?
a) Drive more cars b) Cut more trees
c) Plant more trees d) Eat more meat
c) Plant more trees
Why is using too much of non-renewable resources a problem?
a) They make the Earth cleaner
b) They pollute the environment
c) They run out and can't be replaced
d) They grow back quickly
c) They run out and can't be replaced
How do trees help clean the environment?
a) They produce smoke
b) They absorb oxygen
c) They release oxygen
d) They block sunlight
c) They release oxygen