Waste Management
What do the three arrows in the recycling symbol represent?
Reduce, reuse, recycle
What can happen if you eat too much junk food?
Poor health / weight gain / feeling tired / etc.
What term describes the variety of living organisms in a particular area?
Biodiversity
What is one responsibility of students in keeping their school clean?
Not littering / cleaning up after themselves
What natural resource do humans need to consume to survive every day?
Water
What item should you recycle instead of throwing in the trash: a plastic bottle or a banana peel?
Plastic Bottle
Why is getting enough sleep important for students?
It helps with focus, growth and health
contaminating air, water, and soil, harming wildlife with toxic effects, reducing biodiversity, disrupting ecosystems through acid rain and nutrient overload, and driving climate change via greenhouse gases, ultimately degrading habitats, impacting food chains, and hindering economic development.
Why are laws important in a society?
To keep people safe and organized
Which source of energy is renewable: solar energy or coal?
Solar energy
What is the name for waste that comes from plants and food?
Organic Waste
How many minutes of physical activity per day are recommended for teenagers?
60 minutes/ 1 hour
What human activity is the leading cause of habitat destruction worldwide?
Deforestation
What does voting allow citizens to do?
Choose leaders / make decisions
What object helps reduce plastic waste: a reusable water bottle or a plastic straw?
A reusable water bottle
What is the name of the process that turns organic waste into nutrient-rich soil?
Composting
Which nutrient is mainly responsible for building and repairing muscles?
What is one reason animals become endangered?
Habitat loss / pollution / hunting
What does it mean to respect others’ rights?
Treat people fairly
What do plants need to grow?
BONUS 100 IF YOU NAME THE PROCESS THAT DESCRIBES PLANT GROWTH AND FOOD CREATION
Light/ water/ air (CO2)
BONUS ANSWER: Photosynthesis
What type of waste takes a very long time to break down in nature, like plastic bags or batteries?
Non-biodegradable waste
What is the medical term for a diet that lacks essential nutrients? HINT: its starts with "mal..."
Malnutrition
Why should we protect endangered animals?
To prevent extinction
How can young people show good citizenship even if they cannot vote?
Helping others / following rules / speaking up respectfully
Why does using less electricity help the environment?
It reduces pollution and saves natural resources