Planet Earth
What planet do we live on?
Earth
Which "R" means using less stuff in the first place?
Reduce
What do we call energy from the sun?
Solar Power
What do plants need from the sun to grow?
Sunlight
What should you do with trash - throw it on the ground or in a bin?
In a bin
What is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth called?
Atmosphere
Which "R" means using something again instead of throwing it away?
Reuse
What do we call energy from the wind?
Wind energy
Carbon dioxide
Name one way to save water at home.
Turn off the faucet, shorter showers
What is the name of the frozen water at the Earth's poles?
Ice caps
Which bin color is commonly used for recycling?
Blue
Which type of energy comes from things like coal and oil?
Fossil fuels
What do we call animals that are in danger of disappearing forever?
Endangered
Which is better: a reusable water bottle or a plastic one?
Reusable
What do we call Earth's land, water, and air working together?
Ecosystem
Name one material that can be recycled.
Paper, plastic, glass, metal
Which uses more energy: turning lights off or leaving them on?
Leaving them on
What is a habitat?
What is something you can do at school to help the environment?
Recycle, pick up trash, be on the Green Team
What term describes how the Earth naturally warms itself using gases like carbon dioxide?
Greenhouse effect
What happens if we throw recyclables in the trash instead?
They go to landfills and can't be reused.
What is a renewable energy source?
Energy that doesn't run our (like wind or solar)
Why are bees so important to plants?
They pollinate them
What do we call someone who helps protect the environment?
An environmentalist / eco hero