Littering
Why is littering bad for animals?
Littering is bad because it harms animals and destroys their natural homes. Animals often mistake plastic trash for food, which can make them very sick or cause them to starve. Creatures can also get trapped in garbage or cut by sharp objects like broken glass.
What is a carbon footprint?
A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide, that our choices and daily activities release into the air.
What is a natural resource?
Natural resources are valuable materials found in nature that humans and animals use to live and survive. They are not made by people; instead, the Earth provides them naturally.
What is renewable energy?
Energy that does not run out.
How can walking or biking help the environment?
It reduces pollution caused by cars.
What is littering?
Littering is the act of dropping garbage or trash on the ground in public places instead of throwing it in a trash can or recycling bin.
Why is saving electricity important?
Name one example of non-renewable energy.
Coal
What is non-renewable energy?
Energy that can run out.
What happens to animals when trees are cut down?
They lose their homes.
What does Conservation mean?
(Hint: The 3 R's of conservation)
Using natural resources wisely so they don't run out.
The 3 R's of conservation:
Reduce, reuse, recycle
How can walking or biking help the environment?
Walking and biking help the environment by keeping the air clean and saving energy.
Cars burn a fuel called gasoline, which shoots invisible gases out of the tailpipe and traps heat around the Earth. Because walking and biking only use your own leg power, they create zero pollution!
What does sustainability mean?
Using resources wisely so they last.
Name one example of renewable energy.
Solar Energy
Why is saving electricity important?
It lowers pollution and saves energy.
Give three ways people can reduce waste.
List two activities that increase a carbon footprint.
1. Leaving lights on: Using electricity from power plants creates a larger footprint.
2. Riding in a car: Burning gasoline releases exhaust gases from the tailpipe.
3. Buying imported goods: Factories use a lot of energy and chemicals to make and ship them.
A family uses reusable bottles instead of plastic bottles.
How does this help the environment?
It reduces plastic waste.
Sort these into renewable or non-renewable energy: wind, oil, water, coal
Renewable: Wind, Water
Non-renewable: Oil, Coal
Why should people use less plastic?
It harms animals and pollutes the Earth.
Explain two ways recycling helps the Earth.
List three ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
A forest is being cut down to build roads.
Describe two effects this could have on animals and the environment.
Animals lose homes and air becomes less clean.
A student leaves the lights on all day. Is this sustainable? Explain why or why not.
It's not sustainable because it wastes energy.
Why are trees important for clean air?
They clean the air and give oxygen.