Recycling
What color is the bin for recycling?
Blue
What do bees help grow by carrying pollen from flower to flower.
Fruits, vegetables, and flowers
What is it called when people throw trash on the ground?
Littering
What do you turn off while brushing your teeth to save water?
What date is Earth Day celebrated each year?
4/22 (April 22nd)
Which one is NOT recyclable
A) Cardboard
B) apple core
C) plastic water bottle
B
What animal gets affected by plastic in the ocean the most?
Sea turtles
What does “reduce, reuse, recycle” help stop?
Pollution
What is the largest body of water?
The ocean
Is Earth Day a worldwide celebration?
Yes
What should you do before putting a jar or can in the recycling bin?
Rinse it
Why is trash on the ground bad for animals?
They could eat it, they could get sick, they could get hurt.
How can riding a bike instead of driving a car help the Earth?
It reduces air pollution
What percent of earth is covered in water?
About 70% (65-75 is correct too)
About how many people celebrate Earth Day around the world?
A) 1 million people celebrate
B) 1 billion people celebrate
C) 5 billion people celebrate
B
Why can you not recycle a greasy pizza box?
The grease soaks into the paper, making it unusable
What is the largest rainforest home to thousands of animal species?
Amazon rainforest
Why is plastic bad for the environment? (beside animals eating it)
It takes a very long time to break down.
Water is only located in the oceans
False
What is the layer of gasses that protects Earth?
The atmosphere
What is one item people often think is recyclable but actually is not?
Plastic bags
Name an endangered animal and where it lives.
Answers may vary (example pandas in China)
What gas is released from cars and causes air pollution?
CO (carbon monoxide)
Why do we need to protect our oceans?
They are home to sea life that provide food, clean air, and even medicine.
What year did Earth Day start?
A) 1999
B) 1953
C) 1970
D) 1980
C