waste and Recycling
What does recycling mean?
Turning used materials into new products
What is climate change?
Long-term changes in Earth’s temperature and weather patterns
What gas do humans need to breathe?
Oxygen
Water that is safe to drink is called what?
Safe drinking water
What is hazardous waste?
Waste that can harm people or the environment
Name one material that can often be recycled.
Paper, glass, plastic, or metal
Name one greenhouse gas.
Carbon dioxide
Name one source of air pollution.
Car exhaust etc
Name one way to make water safer to drink.
Boiling or filtering
Are batteries hazardous waste?
Yes
What does “reduce” mean?
Use fewer resources and create less waste
How can saving electricity help the environment?
It reduces pollution and energy use
How can air pollution affect the lungs?
it can cause breathing problems
What disease can spread through contaminated water?
Cholera
Where should hazardous waste be taken?
A special collection center
What does “reuse” mean?
Use an item again instead of throwing it away
What is deforestation?
The removal of large numbers of trees
What should people avoid burning because it creates harmful smoke?
Plastic and garbage
Why should drinking water be stored in covered containers?
To prevent germs and dirt from entering
Why should chemicals be labeled?
To identify them and use them safely
How does litter harm animals?
Animals may eat it or become trapped in it
Name two ways to reduce climate change.
Save energy and plant trees
Name one way to improve air quality.
Plant trees or use public transportation
Name two activities that require clean water
Drinking and cooking
Why should hazardous waste not be poured down a drain?
It can pollute water and harm living things