Plants and Animals
What is the #1 pollinator?
Bees
When is Earth Day?
April 22nd
What are the 3 Rs?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
What is Leave No Trace?
A list of 7 Principles to help us respect our environment
Unscramble this word
NIRA
RAIN
Which plant helps break down dead/ decomposing things?
Mushrooms
What are two ways to celebrate Earth day?
Plant a tree, pick up trash, spend time in nature, learn about the Earth, use less electricity, don't spend any money, etc
What does it mean to Reuse something?
To use an item again or for another purpose
What is Leave No Trace Principle #1?
Know Before You Go
Unscramble this word
ETHRA
EARTH
What do trees produce?
Oxygen
How much of the Earth surface is covered by forests?
About 30%
How many years does it take a plastic bottle to decompose?
A. 450 Years B. 1000 Years C. 45 Years
A. 450 Years
What is the Rule of Thumb principle?
Principle #6 - Respect Wildlife
Unscramble this word
DELFWIIE
WILDLIFE
What do plants eat?
Plants convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into sugar
When was the first Earth Day?
A. 1980 B. 1970 C. 1890
1970!
What are compostable materials?
Organic materials like food scraps, plants, and some papers
If you go on a camping trip what should you leave behind?
Nothing but footsteps!
Unscramble this word
CRELYCE
RECYCLE
How many years can a snail sleep for?
A. 3 years B. 25 years C. 8 years
3 years!
Which government agency was founded because of Earth day?
A. EPA B. Fish and wildlife service C. BLM
EPA - Environment Protection Agency
Recycling one ton of paper can save how many trees?
A. One billion B. 12 C. 17
17 trees :)
What are all 7 Leave No Trace principles?
1. Know before you go
2. Choose the right path
3. Trash your trash
4. Leave what you find
5. Be careful with fire
6. Respect wildlife
7. Be kind to others
Unscramble this word
EGHOSEENREU
GREENHOUSE