Environmental Issues
What environmental issue involves humans throwing their garbage in places where it is not supposed to be thrown?
littering
What is the kind of energy we get from large windmills?
wind energy
How can we save water during brushing our teeth?
turn the faucet off
What does "Going Green" mean?
It means making smart decisions with our environment and saving our environment.
What is the most "green" option: solar heating, a hot tub, or a built in pool?
solar heating
What is the environmental issue that involves using too much energy?
wasting energy
What is the energy that we have in our houses and gives you energy through outlets?
electricity
When we leave a room what should we do to the lights?
turn them off
How many gallons of water do we use on average a day?
80-100 gallons
What is the most "green" option: car, bus or bike?
a bike
An environmental issue that involves hunting and killing animals that should not be hunted at all?
poaching
What is the energy that can be made by our hands by rubbing them quickly?
heat energy
How can we cut back on water while showering?
take less time
What are cars that run on gas but also have the option to run on electricity called?
a hybrid car
What is the worst option for the environment: factory smoke, car smoke or fireplace smoke?
factory smoke
An environmental issue that involves protection for animals that are losing their population?
endangered species
What is the largest heat source in our world?
the sun
Is biking or driving better for the environment?
biking
What are the 3 R's?
reduce, reuse, and recycle
What is the rise in global temperatures called?
Global Warming
The environmental issue that involves forests getting cut down and animals losing their homes?
deforestation
What are the panels we can put on our houses to gather energy from the sun called?
solar panels/cells or solar energy
When people pour garbage into our water?
water pollution
Name one way we can reduce air pollution.
less factories, less car exhaust, more strict laws, etc.
What is the choice to help the environment called?
"Going Green"