Flashcard on Recycling and Resources

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What is recycling?

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Recycling is the process of turning old materials into new products to reduce waste.

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Why is it important to recycle?

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Recycling helps save natural resources, reduces pollution, and conserves energy.

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What can you recycle?

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You can recycle paper, plastic, metal, and glass.

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What is a natural resource?

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A natural resource is something found in nature that people use, like water, trees, and minerals.

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What is a manmade resource?

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A manmade resource is something created by humans, like buildings, cars, and coins.

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Give an example of recycling metal.

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Recycling empty soda cans is an example of recycling metal.

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What does it mean to reduce water usage?

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Reducing water usage means using less water to help conserve it.

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What is an example of reusing materials?

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Using empty glass jars to store things is an example of reusing materials.

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What should you do with empty plastic bottles?

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You should recycle them instead of throwing them in the trash.

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What is composting?

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Composting is recycling organic waste, like food scraps, to create nutrient-rich soil.