Earth Day Facts
When is Earth Day?
April 22
Where does our garbage go?
Landfills
What is the name of the trees the Once-ler cuts down?
Truffula Trees
What are 2 of the 3 R’s?
Reduce
Reuse
Recycle
What year did Earth Day begin?
1970
What does biodegradable mean?
Biodegradable means materials can naturally break down, rot, and “disappear” into the earth over time, usually with the help of tiny living things like bacteria or fungi.
He speaks for the trees, for the trees have no tongues. Who is it?
The Lorax
Turning off lights saves what?
Electricity
What does Earth Day teach us?
How to make a positive impact on the world and care for our planet
What happens to recyclable material?
They get cleaned and they start a process to be turned into new items
Which creatures had to leave because their pond became too smeared and smoky?
Humming Fish
What fraction of the earth is covered in water?
¾
True or False: Earth Day is celebrated in almost every country in the world.
True
What is composting?
Foods that are broken down by air and moisture, which results in fertilizer and used to help new plants grow
What was the main type of pollution caused by the Thneed factory’s exhaust?
Air pollution (smog)
How many years does a plastic bottle take to decay?
400 years