Understanding Our Environment

Which items are typically accepted for recycling?

• Plastic bags

• Glass jars, aluminum cans, clean paper, and cardboard

• Food containers with residue

• Old electronics

Why is it important to save water?

• To conserve resources, ensure sustainability, and protect the environment.

• To encourage more water waste in industries.

• To promote the use of bottled water.

• To increase water consumption for agriculture.

What is one way to reduce air pollution?

• Increase fossil fuel use

• Encourage private car ownership

• Reduce green spaces

• Promote public transportation

What should you do with old batteries?

• Burn them.

• Throw them in the trash.

• Recycle at a designated facility.

• Store them indefinitely.

How can we use less water when brushing our teeth?

• Leave the tap running.

• Turn off the tap and use a cup for rinsing.

• Use a hose to rinse.

• Brush in the shower.

What happens to the Earth if we don't recycle?

• The Earth becomes a paradise with more resources.

• The Earth suffers from increased pollution, resource depletion, and habitat destruction.

• Recycling has no impact on the environment.

• The Earth's climate improves significantly.

Why is clean air important for our health?

• Clean air has no impact on our health.

• Clean air is vital for preventing health issues and promoting overall well-being.

• Clean air is only important for plants, not humans.

• Breathing polluted air is beneficial for our lungs.

What is one thing you can do to help the planet?

• Increase energy consumption.

• Reduce single-use plastics.

• Ignore recycling programs.

• Use more plastic bags.

What is the impact of plastic pollution on marine life?

• Plastic pollution improves marine habitats.

• Plastic pollution has no effect on marine life.

• It can cause injury, death, and disrupt ecosystems.

• Marine life thrives in polluted waters.

How can individuals contribute to reducing carbon footprints?

• By consuming more meat products.

• By ignoring recycling initiatives.

• By increasing the use of fossil fuels.

• By using public transportation and reducing energy consumption.