Environment
What do you call the process of turning old materials into new products?
Recycling
What does LEAP call the hallway where we store our recycling bins?
The Cove
Which gas is released into the atmosphere when fossil fuels are burned?
Carbon Dioxide
What type of animal lives in a hive and helps pollinate plants?
Bees
What is the term for the gradual increase in Earth's average temperature due to human activities?
Global Warming
Which gas do trees and plants absorb to help reduce climate change?
Carbon Dioxide
What is the name of the process plants use to make food from sunlight?
Photosynthesis
What natural resource is used to make paper?
Wood
Which of these is a renewable energy source?
a. Coal
b. Solar Energy
c. Natural Gas
d. Oil
b. Solar Energy
What is the primary function of trees in the environment?
To Produce Oxygen
What does L.E.A.P stand for?
Leaders of Environmental Awareness and Preservation
What is deforestation?
The action of cutting down a wide area of trees.
What is the main source of energy for life on Earth?
The Sun
What is the name for harmful gases trapped in the Earth’s atmosphere, causing it to warm?
Greenhouse Gases
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean
What is the most common item found during clean sweeps?
Cigarette butts
What material is made from sand and is 100% recyclable?
Glass
Which type of light bulb uses the least energy?
a. LED
b. Fluorescent
c. Incandescent
a. LED
What is the largest land-based source of carbon emissions?
Fossil Fuel Burning
What do we call waste that can break down naturally in the environment?
Biodegradable
What country produces the most carbon emissions?
a. Russia
b. United States
c. China
d. India
c. China
What percent of Earth's water is freshwater?
a. 3%
b. 5%
c. 2%
d. 10%
a. 3%
What do you call the process of turning organic matter, like food scraps and leaves, into nutrient-rich soil?
Composting
What is the term for a plant that grows back year after year without needing to be replanted?
Perennial
What is the term for small pieces of material used to cover the soil around plants to help retain moisture?
Mulch