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What do you know about Earth Day?- By Mz.EarthLala
What do you know about Earth Day?- By Mz.EarthLala
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Test your knowledge about Earth Day.
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1
Earth Day should be
April 22nd 2016
everyday
April 2015
2
Composting is nature’s way of ___________.
making more waste
washing away river banks
turn our food into something new
turning food waste into rich soil
3
What shape does the recycling symbol look like?
square
circle
triangle
octagon
4
How many pounds of trash and recyclables does the average American generate in a day?
1 pound
5-10 pounds
more than 20 pounds
2-5 pounds
5
Global warming is damaging our
Earth
Asteroid belt
All Planets
Cars
6
We should also be concerned about
all of the answers
Our Oceans
Air Pollutants
Global warming
7
The most recycled material in the United States is
grass cuttings
metal
paper and paper products
food waste
8
What are some ways to help reduce air pollution?
take a bus or train
all the answers
ride your bike
carpool with others
9
If we recycle ______ we could save about 25 million trees each year.
flowers
newspapers
clothing
leaves
10
The overuse of pesticides is becoming a big problem - Why?
it leaches into our soil- the food we eat
it can build up in our bodies and cause problems
it kills off bees and other pollinating insects
all answers are correct
11
Trees help the environment, and help us breathe, by producing
Helium
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Dioxide
Oxygen
12
Where is the Earth located in the Solar System?
third planet from the Sun
the planet that needs to recycle
second planet from the Sun
fourth planet from the Sun
13
Recycling helps
all of the above
improve the environment
. reduce carbon emissions
reduce pressure on landfills
14
What is the primary purpose of Earth Day?
to spend more time inside
to learn more about local animals and their habitats
to demonstrate support for environmental protection
to research the solar system
15
What do the three R’s of the environment stand for?
Relocate, Relate, Recycle
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Rescue, Recycle, Remember
Recycle, Reuse, Remember
16
Recycling 1 aluminum can provides energy to power a tv or computer for how many hours?
3 hours
8 hours
1 day
1 hour
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What is recycling?
riding your bike to work
giving your soda/seltzer bottles to your science teacher
turning trash into new products
planting a garden
