Recycling
Are plastic straws recyclable?
No
Name one part of the water cycle.
Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, runoff, etc.
Name the three R's
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
Are landfills harmful to the environment?
Yes!
What is the most recycled material?
Iron and Steel
Why are polar bears and penguins becoming endangered due to Global Warming?
Polar ice caps melting.
What part of the water cycle is rain, sleet, snow, etc.?
Which one of the three R's is to cut down on your use of things?
Reduce
What are examples of things that end up in landfills?
trash, food, clothing, etc.
What are four items that you're able to recycle?
-Glass
-Paper/cardboard
-Metal
-Plastic
What is Global Warming?
Global Warming is the increase in the Earth's temperature due to the deterioration of the ozone layer.
Starting with evaporation, name the parts of the water cycle in order.
1) Evaporation, 2) Condensation, 3) Precipitation, 4) Runoff
What are three things you can recycle?
plastic bottles, glass bottles, paper, cans, cardboard boxes, etc.
What is a landfill?
A landfill is a site for the disposal of waste materials.
The process of collecting and processing materials that would be otherwise thrown away in trash and turning them into new products.
What is causing the deterioration of the ozone layer?
When chlorine and bromine atoms come in contact with the ozone, they destroy the ozone molecules.
Where does water eventually end up after a runoff?
The water eventually ends up in the oceans.
Name all of the three R's and what each one means.
Reduce- to cut down, etc. Reuse- to use again, etc. Recycle- To recondition and adapt to a new use or function, etc.
What part of the USA has the most landfills?
North- Mid Eastern USA.
When this material is not turned back into a beverage container, it is often recycled into carpets or clothing. What is this material?
Plastic
What is ocean acidification?
Ocean acidification is the reduction of the oceans pH over a long period of time, primarily caused by the uptake of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
What is condensation?
Condensation is the change from water vapor into liquid water.
What recyclable materials can help plants grow?
Compost
What is the most common item that ends up in landfills?
Baby diapers.