Our Environment

What are the three R's of taking care of the environment?

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

• Refuse, Return, Replenish

• Rip, Roast, Run

• Rinse, Repeat, Restore

Name three things you can do to help protect the environment.

• Leaving lights on all the time

• Throwing trash on the ground

• Using non-renewable resources excessively

• Being mindful of energy use, reducing waste, and supporting sustainable practices.

What is recycling and why is it important?

• Recycling is not important because it has no impact on reducing waste or conserving natural resources.

• Recycling is important because it helps to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills, conserves natural resources, and reduces pollution.

• Recycling is important because it causes more pollution and harm to the environment.

• Recycling is not important because it increases waste in landfills and depletes natural resources.

What are some ways to save water at home?

• Leave the tap running while brushing teeth

• Take longer showers

• Ignore leaks and let them continue

• Fix leaks, use water-saving appliances, take shorter showers, and turn off the tap while brushing teeth or washing dishes.

Why is it important to plant trees?

• Planting trees is important for reducing air pollution, providing oxygen, conserving energy, and improving the environment.

• There are no benefits to planting trees

• Planting trees is not important at all

• Trees are only important for providing shade

What is pollution and how does it harm the environment?

• Pollution is the natural process of the environment, necessary for maintaining balance.

• Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment, causing damage to the ecosystem, human health, and other living organisms.

• Pollution is a myth created by environmentalists to scare people, it has no real impact on the environment.

• Pollution only harms human health, but has no impact on the ecosystem or other living organisms.

Name three animals that are endangered and need our help to survive.

• House cat, Goldfish, Parrot

• Tiger, Giant Panda, African Elephant

• Lion, Zebra, Giraffe

• Polar bear, Penguin, Seal

What is composting and how does it help the environment?

• Composting is the process of decomposing organic materials to create nutrient-rich soil. It helps the environment by reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills and by providing natural fertilizer for plants.

• Composting is the process of burning organic materials

• Composting is the process of creating plastic waste

• Composting is the process of releasing harmful chemicals into the environment

Why is it important to reduce the use of plastic?

• To increase environmental pollution and harm wildlife.

• To support the plastic industry and create more waste.

• To reduce environmental pollution and protect wildlife.

• To save money and increase convenience.

What are some ways to reduce energy consumption at home?

• Keep windows and doors open in extreme weather

• Leave all lights and electronics on 24/7

• Use energy-efficient appliances, turn off lights and electronics when not in use, improve insulation, use natural light and ventilation, and consider renewable energy sources.

• Use old, inefficient appliances