Plants
Do trees produce fruits or vegetables?
Fruit
What bin should your food, napkins, and plates go into when you are eating in Blum?
Green compost bin
What is the chemical formula for water?
H20.
What is Tu B'Shevat considered the birthday of?
Trees
What gas do trees produce that is critically important to human life?
Oxygen
What are the three R's in waste reduction?
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
Why is water important for trees?
a) It keeps the tree leaves green
b) It helps trees grow and transport nutrients
c) It makes trees taller
d) It prevents trees from losing their leaves
b) It helps trees grow and transport nutrients
What types of foods are commonly eaten on Tu B’Shevat?
Fruits, especially from the Seven Species of Israel.
what is the process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create oxygen and energy in the form of sugar?
Photosynthesis
Name one benefit of composting.
It reduces food waste and creates healthy soil.
How do trees help keep water clean in the environment?
a) They absorb pollution before it reaches rivers and lakes
b) They create rain
c) They stop water from flowing
d) They change the color of the water
a) They absorb pollution before it reaches rivers and lakes
What does the name Tu B’Shevat mean?
The 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shevat
What category or food group does wheat fall into?
Grains
Can paper towels go in the recycling bin?
No, they should go into the Compost bin. If there is no compost bin, you should put them into the garbage can.
Which of the following is a way to conserve water when planting trees for Tu B’Shevat?
a) Watering plants in the middle of the day
b) Using drip irrigation to water trees slowly and efficiently
c) Pouring large amounts of water all at once
d) Avoiding watering trees altogether
b) Using drip irrigation to water trees slowly and efficiently
Why is Tu B’Shevat sometimes compared with Earth Day?
Because it encourages environmental awareness and tree planting.
What fruit tree can live for thousands of years and is a symbol of peace in Israel?
The olive tree
Name three ways you can reduce waste at home.
Use reusable bags, recycle, compost, avoid single-use plastics, other good ideas.
What percentage of the Earth’s surface is covered by water?
a) 30%
b) 50%
c) 71%
d) 90%
c) 71%
Name at least three of the seven species mentioned in the Torah.
Wheat, barley, grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives, dates