Earth Day

What are the 3 R's?

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

• Recycle, Reopen, Redo

• Reuse, Restart, Recycle

• Reduce, Reuse, Radiate

Which of the following can NOT be recycled?

• plastic bottles

• glass jars

• newspaper

• oil

What does the word conserve mean?

• protect from harm or overuse.

• make smaller or less.

• a community of living organisms.

• to use again.

What does the word pollute mean?

• protect from harm or overuse.

• a layer that protects us from the sun’s harmful rays.

• to make water, land and air dirty.

• to change waste into something useful.

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When is Earth Day?

• April 22

• June 22

• August 22

• December 22

Which is an example of a way you can reduce?

• buy products with less packaging

• use cloth shopping bags

• walk to school

• collect plastic bottles

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Plants and trees release oxygen into the air.

• True

• False

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In what year did Earth Day begin?

• 1950
• 1960
• 1970
• 1980

The founder got the idea to create Earth Day because of an oil spill.

• True

• False

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What is the purpose of Earth Day?

• To raise awareness about environmental issues

• To celebrate Earth by giving it a party

• To pollute more than average

• To give thanks to the founder

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