Air Quality
What can people do to hurt the air?
gas and oil to power cars and machines, smoke from factories, and exhaust from cars
What messes up water?
trash, fertilizer and bugs spray, waste from sewers
What can affect a habitat?
human impacts and natural occurrences
Why save water?
Water is important to living. It's not unlimited and we need to share it. Saving water helps Earth
What are natural resources?
Water, air, rocks, forests, oil, gas, wind and sun
How can we make the air cleaner where we live?
use the power from the sun and win, drive less and walk or ride bikes, make rules to stop smoke from factories
How can we keep our rivers and lakes clean?
throw trash in the garbage, not flush bad things down the drain, be careful with fertilizer and bug sprays
How can people change habitats?
cutting down forests, littering, pollution, invasive species
Why does soil help plants?
Soil gives plants nutrients, space for roots and holds water
How can we make resources last?
reducing waster, reusing and recycling things, and using clean energy
How does dirty air hurt plants and animals?
Dirty air can make plants and animals sick. It can hurt their lungs and make it hard to breath. It can also keep animals from having babies.
How does dirty water hurt fish and other water animals?
Dirty water can kill fish and other water animals. It can ruin where they live and mess up the whole ecosystem
How can we protect habitats and animals in them?
keeping natural areas safe, picking up trash, being careful
How can we teach others to save water?
sharing posters, having classes and make small changes in your home
Why reduce, reuse, and recycle?
to make resources last, cut pollution, limit taking resources from Earth
What can we do to cut down on air pollution?
take the bus, train or carpool; turn off lights and TVs when not using them; use things that don't make as much smoke and dirt
How can we save water at home?
check the chemicals you put down the drain, soap for dishes, shampoo, and body wash for showers and baths, and cleaners for sinks and toilets.
Why is it important to have different habitats?
Different plants and animals need different homes. Having different habitats means more plants and animals can live there.
How can we care for soil in our garden?
adding compost, using mulch, watering carefully, and NOT using chemicals
What can we do to use less plastic?
reusable bags, bottles and containers. avoid single-use plastic. buy things with less packaging
Why does planting trees help the air?
Why should we keep our rivers and lakes clean?
How can we make habitats in our yard?
planting native plants, providing food and water, making birdhouses and ponds
How can we take care of soil on farms?
rotating what we grow, natural fertilizers, farming without tilling too much
How can taking resources hurt nature?
It can destroy habitats, dirty water and air, and release gases that cause climate change