reduce, reuse, recycle
what does the 3 r's stand for?
reduce, reuse, recycle
what gas do plants take in during photosynthesis
carbon dioxide
What is climate change
A long term shift in earths tempter
Turning off the lights when you leave a room saves what
energy
What should you do with plastic bottles instead of throwing them away
recycle them
what material takes the longest to break down: plastic, glass or paper
Glass
what is the largest rain forest in the world
the Amazon
What is the main cause of global warming
human activity, especially burning fossil fuels
Shortening your shower helps conserve what
Water
What’s a reusable alternative to plastic bags
cloth or tote bag
true or false: pizza boxes can all ways be recycled
false: not if there greasy
true or false: bees are the only insects that pollinate flowers
false
What is the term for long-term changes in temperature and weather patterns
What is climate change
What’s one appliance you should turn off when not in use to save electricity
computer, TV, or fan
What’s one way to reduce waste from lunch
using reusable containers or water bottles
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what type of animal is most threatened by melting sea ice?
polar bears
What happens when polar ice melts due to rising temperatures
sea level rise
What’s one renewable energy source that doesn’t pollute the air
solar or wind energy
What does the phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle” encourage people to d
produce less waste and reuse materials
how long does it take for plastic to decompose
20 to 500 years
How does planting trees help the wild life
Provides food and shelter
What is a consequence of climate change
Extreme weather
Fixing a dripping faucet helps save what natural resource?
Water
What’s one benefit of buying local food
reduces transportation pollution