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What insects are known for their ability to pollinate flowers and make honey?
Bees
What color is the recycling symbol?
Green or Blue
What natural resource is needed for all life on Earth and makes up about 70% of the planet's surface?
Water
What is littering?
What part of the plant anchors it to the ground and absorbs water from the soil?
Roots
What shape is in the recycling logo?
How much of the ocean has been discovered?
5%
How many pounds of trash does an American produce in a day?
4.5 pounds
What day is Earth Day?
April 22nd
What are the three R's of recycling?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
How much of the ocean is covered in plastic?
40%
Can you get fined for littering?
Yes, up to $500 in Rhode Island.
What small bird, found in coastal marshes along the eastern U.S., is known for its ability to adapt to saltwater environments? (Hint: we learned about them in class)
Salt Marsh Sparrows
Would you put paper in the trash or recycling bin?
Recycling Bin
What is the most common trash found in the ocean?
Plastic
What does it mean if something is biodegradable?
Means something that breaks down over time.
What is the process of recycling organic materials that can be used to enrich soil and plants?
Can glass be recycled?
Yes, you should recycle glass.
What are tiny, harmful pieces of plastic often found in the ocean are a major concern for marine life?
Microplastics
Should you throw apple cores into the woods?
You should NOT throw them into the woods.