Environmental Awareness

What is recycling?

• The process of burning waste materials for energy production.

• The process of disposing waste materials in landfills.

• The process of converting waste materials into new products.

• The process of converting waste materials into reusable materials.

Why is recycling important for the environment?

• Recycling increases pollution, wastes energy, and depletes natural resources.

• Recycling has no impact on the environment.

• Recycling increases waste sent to landfills and does not conserve natural resources.

• Recycling helps conserve natural resources, reduces pollution, saves energy, and reduces waste sent to landfills.

Name three items that can be recycled.

• glass bottles

• cardboard

• tin cans

• paper, plastic bottles, aluminum cans

What is renewable energy?

• Energy collected from naturally replenished resources.

• Energy obtained from non-renewable resources.

• Energy derived from nuclear power.

• Energy generated from fossil fuels.

Give an example of a renewable energy source.

• Solar power

• Geothermal energy

• Hydropower

• Wind power

What is climate change?

• Climate change is a natural process that has been occurring for millions of years.

• Climate change is a temporary fluctuation in weather patterns.

• Climate change is a myth created by scientists to gain funding.

• Climate change is long-term changes in the Earth's climate system primarily caused by human activities.

How does climate change affect the environment?

• Climate change only affects human activities, not the environment.

• Climate change has no impact on the environment.

• Climate change affects the environment through rising temperatures, melting ice caps and glaciers, sea level rise, extreme weather events, and changes in ecosystems and biodiversity.

• Climate change leads to a decrease in global temperatures and ice formation.

What is an endangered species?

• A species that is at risk of extinction in the near future.

• A species that is commonly found in zoos and aquariums.

• A species that is not native to a particular ecosystem.

• A species that is abundant and thriving in its natural habitat.

Name three endangered species.

• Bengal tiger

• Hawksbill turtle

• Mountain gorilla

• Sumatran orangutan, black rhinoceros, Amur leopard

Why is water conservation important?

• Water conservation is not important because water is an unlimited resource.

• Water conservation is important to preserve the resource for future generations and protect ecosystems.

• Water conservation is only important for certain regions, not globally.

• Water conservation is a waste of time and effort.