Our Impact on Earth

What can you do to reduce air pollution?

• Plant more trees

• Use more aerosol sprays

• Drive cars more often

• Burn garbage

Why is it important to recycle plastic bottles?

• To make the garbage bins full

• To save energy and reduce pollution

• Because they look nice

• To make more trash

What is a renewable source of energy?

• Coal

• Wind

• Natural gas

• Plastic

How does saving water help the planet?

• It makes the oceans bigger

• It can save animals living in rivers and lakes

• It makes it rain more

• It helps plants grow taller

What happens when we throw garbage on the ground?

• It can harm wildlife and plants

• It cleans the air

• It disappears by itself

• It makes the ground healthy

Which of the following is NOT a way to manage waste better?

• Composting food scraps

• Recycling paper and plastic

• Throwing all trash into the ocean

• Donating clothes you no longer wear

What can you use less of to help save water?

• Toys

• Water when brushing your teeth

• Pencils

• Chairs

Why is it good to use solar panels for energy?

• They create lots of pollution

• They use the sun, which is a renewable resource

• They are very expensive to maintain

• They can only work at night