Earth Basics
What planet do we live on?
Earth
What are the three “R’s”?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
What gas do trees absorb from the air?
Carbon dioxide
When is Earth Day celebrated each year?
April 22
Turning off lights helps save what?
Energy/electricity
What is the layer of air surrounding Earth called?
Atmosphere
What does recycling mean?
Turning used materials into something new
What do trees give us that we need to breathe?
Oxygen
Earth Day began in what decade — 1960s, 1970s, or 1980s?
1970s
Walking instead of driving helps reduce what type of pollution?
Air pollution
What do we call water that falls from the sky as rain or snow?
Precipitation
Name one item that can be recycled.
Paper, plastic, glass, or aluminum
What do we call animals that are in danger of disappearing?
Endangered species
Earth Day is meant to help protect what?
The environment/the Earth
What should you do with trash instead of throwing it on the ground?
Put it in a trash can
What part of Earth do we live on — land or water?
Land
What color bin is often used for recycling?
Blue
What large body of saltwater covers most of Earth?
Ocean
What country started Earth Day?
United States
Using a reusable water bottle helps reduce what kind of waste?
Plastic waste
What is the center of our solar system?
The Sun
Reusing something means doing what?
Using it again instead of throwing it away
What is the name for a place where animals live?
Habitat
What is one thing people can do on Earth Day?
Plant trees, recycle, clean up litter (any acceptable)
What can you plant to help the environment and wildlife?
Trees or plants/flowers