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Name a way to help the environment
Choices:pick one of these
-recycle your trash
-reuse shopping bags
-hang clothes on a line instead of drying them
-recycle batteries instead of just throwing them away
-Close the refrigerator door
Name a material that can be recycled.
Paper, Metal, or Plastic
When chemicals pollute the water, it will ____ the number of plants and animals that are in and around the water.
increase or decrease
decrease
How does cars cause air pollution?
cars burn gasoline and release chemicals
What is another name for a dump?
a landfill
Is newspaper recyclable? Yes or No
Yes
How do they group things that are going to be recycled?
All the paper is put with other paper, plastic with other plastic, and metal all goes into its own pile.
When oil is spilled in the ocean, what does it do to seagulls and other sea birds?
It coats their feathers.
What does acid rain do to plants and animals?
It lowers the PH and makes the water too acidic for the animals that live in the water
What can air pollution do to people?
Damage lungs and cause lung cancer
Is a diaper recyclable?
No
True or False
Furnaces, stoves, power plants, and factories cause air pollution.
True
What should you do with computers when you are finished using them?
throw them away or take them to a reuse store
take them to a local reuse store
What is it called when you recycle food scraps?
A.) Composting
B.) Hoarding
Composting
Name something that you throw out because it is decomposing.
a. water
b. core of an apple
c. plastic
core of an apple
What is released when wood, coal, natural gas, gasoline, and oil are burned?
Carbon Dioxide
True or False
Recycling helps reduce the need for harvesting raw materials.
True.
What happens if pieces of plastic are thrown into oceans and stream?
Fish can get trapped.
What are some ways to avoid using cars?
Walk or ride bikes
What does decompose mean?
to break down or become rotten
Oil, Fuel, and Natural Gas are examples of ____.
Nonrenewable Resources
What can you do instead of taking things to a dump?
Take things to a recycling center
What can happen if a fish eats plastic?
They can get sick
What are the three R's in taking care of the Earth?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
What does composting mean?
Composting is the natural process of recycling organic matter, such as leaves and food scraps, into a valuable fertilizer that can enrich soil and plants.