the 3 R's
What word means to use less of something?
Reduce
What essential liquid resource covers most of the Earth and is required by all living things to survive?
water
What do we call trash that is thrown on the ground instead of into a garbage can?
What simple action should you take when you leave a empty room to help conserve electricity?
Turn off the lights.
What word means to find a new use for an old object instead of throwing it away?
Reuse
What do trees give off into the air that humans and animals need to breathe?
Oxygen (clean air)
What specific type of pollution makes the sky look hazy and is bad for our lungs to breathe?
Air pollution (or smog).
What should you do with the water faucet while you are actively brushing your teeth?
Turn it off (save water).
What process turns old materials, like plastic bottles or aluminum cans, into brand new items?
Recycling
What natural resource do plants grow in, which can be easily washed away if we do not take care of the land?
Soil (or dirt).
What is the name of the designated, giant outdoor area where garbage trucks take all of our trash to be buried?
A landfill.
Instead of using a new plastic grocery bag every time you shop, what kind of bag should you bring from home?
Reusable bag (cloth bag).
Name three different materials that you can put inside a household recycling bin.
Plastic, glass, paper, aluminum/metal, or cardboard.
Why are trees considered a critical natural resource for animals? Give two distinct reasons.
They provide shelter/homes, and they provide food (like nuts and fruits).
If toxic chemicals or oil leak into a local river, what type of pollution does this cause?
Water pollution.
What can you do with leftover organic food scraps and leaves to make rich, healthy nutrients for soil?
Compost them (composting).