What is the greenhouse effect?
What is the greenhouse effect?
The greenhouse effect is when certain gases trap heat from the sun and make Earth warmer.
Why is saving water important?
Saving water means using less energy and protecting our rivers and oceans.
What’s better for the Earth: walking or driving?
Walking, because it doesn’t use any fuel and keeps the air clean.
Why is eating veggies good for the Earth?
Growing plants uses less water and energy than raising animals.
Why is plastic bad for the ocean?
Plastic can break into tiny pieces that hurt sea animals.
How does it make the Earth warmer?
It makes the Earth warmer by trapping heat like a big, invisible blanket.
How can shorter showers help the Earth?
Shorter showers use less hot water, saving energy and water.
How does biking help the Earth?
Biking doesn’t use gas, so it doesn’t release harmful gases into the atmosphere
How does growing plants use less energy than raising animals?
Plants don’t need as much water, food, or space as animals do.
What can you use instead of a plastic bag?
A reusable cloth bag or backpack
Name one gas that causes it
Carbon Dioxide (CO₂), Methane (CH₄), Nitrous Oxide (N₂O), Water Vapor (H₂O), Ozone (O₃), Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
Name one way to use less water.
Turn off the tap while brushing teeth or use a bucket to water plants.
Why does carpooling reduce pollution?
Carpooling means fewer cars on the road, so less pollution.
What can you eat instead of meat?
Beans, lentils, or tofu
How does recycling save energy?
Recycling uses less energy than making new things from scratch.
How do cars add to it?
Cars burn fuel, which releases carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas.
What happens to water when we waste it?
The water goes down the drain and gets wasted instead of helping plants or animals.
What do cars release that’s bad for the air?
Cars release carbon dioxide, which traps heat and warms the Earth.
How can eating less meat help the Earth?
Eating less meat means fewer animals are raised, which reduces methane gas, a greenhouse gas.
What happens to plastic that isn’t recycled?
It can end up in the ocean, polluting water and harming animals
How does too much greenhouse gas affect animals?
Too much greenhouse gas can melt ice, cause floods, and make it harder for some animals to survive.
How does wasting water hurt the planet?
Wasting water uses more energy to clean, heat, and pump it, which can hurt our rivers and oceans.
What can you do if you can’t walk but still want to help?
Use public transportation or ask friends and family to share rides.
What’s a fun way to eat more veggies?
Make a veggie pizza, try a fruit smoothie, or snack on carrots and hummus.
Name two animals that get hurt by plastic
Sea turtles and fish often mistake plastic for food and get hurt