What Bin?
Banana peels and apple cores belong in which bin?
Compost
What gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere to make food?
Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
What is the chemical formula for water?
H₂O
Which renewable energy source uses sunlight?
Solar energy
What is the largest animal on Earth?
The blue whale
An empty, clean aluminum pop can belongs in which bin?
Recycling
What is the name for the variety of living things in an ecosystem?
Biodiversity
What is the process called when liquid water turns into water vapour?
Evaporation
What renewable energy source uses moving air to generate electricity?
Wind energy
What do bees help flowering plants do?
Pollinate
A greasy pizza box is usually best placed where?
Green bin
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean
Why is most of Earth's water not directly drinkable?
Mostly salt water / freshwater is mostly frozen
What does EV stand for?
Electric vehicle
What is the name for an animal that eats both plants and animals?
Omnivore
Can you put recyclable containers inside a plastic bag in your recycling cart?
No, recyclables must be loose
What is the main cause of today's global warming?
Human activities / greenhouse gasses/ fossil fuels
Approximately what percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?
71%
What is the name for energy stored in moving objects?
Kinetic energy
What do you call an animal that is active mainly at night?
Nocturnal
What should you do before putting a recyclable bottle or container in the cart?
Empty it and rinse away food or liquid residue.
What is the term for a species that no longer exists anywhere on Earth?
Extinct
What is the term for water soaking into the ground?
Infiltration
What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy?
Renewable energy is naturally replenished on a human timescale; non-renewable energy sources are finite or take extremely long periods to form.
Why are native plants important to local ecosystems in Aurora?
They provide food and habitat for native wildlife and pollinators, support biodiversity, and are adapted to local growing conditions.