Earth
Reduce
Reuse
Recycle
Planet
100

What is Earth Day?

A day to celebrate and take care of our planet.

100

What color bin is often used for recycling?

Blue (may vary by location).

100

What is water conservation?

Saving water and not wasting it.

100

What is littering?

Throwing trash on the ground.

100

Why are trees important?

They give us oxygen and clean the air.

200

When is Earth Day?

April 22nd 

200

What does “reduce” mean?

Use less of something.

200

Name one way to save water.

Turn off the faucet when brushing teeth.

200

Why is littering bad?

 It harms the environment and animals.

200

What is one way to help the Earth at school?

Pick up trash.

300

Why do we celebrate Earth Day?

To protect the Earth and learn how to help the environment.

300

What does “reuse” mean?

Use something again instead of throwing it away.

300

What is pollution?

Harmful materials that dirty the air, water, or land.

300

What should you do with trash?

Put it in a trash can.

300

What is one way to help the Earth at home?

Recycle and save water.

400

 What is recycling?

Turning old items into new items instead of throwing them away.

400

What is trash?

Items that cannot be reused or recycled.

400

Name one type of pollution.

Air pollution, water pollution, etc.

400

What is composting?

Turning food scraps into soil.

400

What transportation is better for the environment?

Walking, biking, or carpooling.

500

Name one item you can recycle.

Plastic bottles (also paper, cans, cardboard).

500

Why should we turn off lights when we leave a room?

To save energy.

500

What can pollution do to animals?

Make them sick or harm their homes.

500

Name one thing you can compost.

Fruit or vegetable scraps.

500

What is one promise you can make for Earth Day?

I will recycle more / I will not litter / I will save water.

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