Celebrate Earth Day: What can kids do to protect the planet?

Question 1

Why are plastic bags harmful to the environment?

Accepted Answer

Wildlife can get caught in them, Wildlife can mistake them for food

Question 2

The best way to protect nature is to avoid it and stay indoors.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Reduce your water use by doing the following activities:

Accepted Answer

Turn off the faucet when brushing your teeth, Take short showers

Question 4

Planting a garden that attracts pollinators not only helps animals, it helps people too! Name a pollinator:

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 5

You can help protect forests by...

Accepted Answer

Recycling paper and cardboard

Question 6

Reduce your use of plastics. Which of the following is NOT an example of a single-use plastic?

Accepted Answer

Plastic reusable water bottle

Question 7

It’s better to wash your dishes by hand because it uses less water than a dishwasher machine.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

Select two ways you can help the Earth through your food habits.

Accepted Answer

Compost your food scraps, Save/freeze your leftovers

Question 9

Help fight climate change by doing which of the following energy-reducing activities:

Accepted Answer

Bike/walk when possible, Turn your thermostat down in the winter / up in the summer, Unplug electronics after use

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