What is one way to create LESS waste?

• Buy many small items.

• Reuse old containers.

• Throw old toys away.

• Fill up your plate with food that you don't eat.

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Natural resources are something of value we get from the environment. Which of these is NOT a natural resource?

• plants and soil

• water

• plastic bottles

• animals

If you go grocery shopping, how can you create LESS waste?

• Bring reusable bags for your items.

• Only buy things that are on sale.

• Use only coins when you pay.

• Ask for extra plastic bags.

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If you are warm, how can you use the LEAST amount of energy to cool off?

• Open the windows to let in the breeze.

• Open the freezer door to cool the room.

• Turn on an electric fan to create a breeze.

• Turn the air conditioner on as cold as it will go.

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How can you save water every day?

• Stop taking showers or baths.

• Try to take quick showers.

• Don't wash your hands anymore.

• Drink juice instead of water.

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Plastic forks, spoons, and knives are disposable. Which word is the ANTONYM (opposite) of disposable?

• paper

• natural

• reusable

• wasteful

Tony has a yard sale to sell his old toys. Why is this good for the environment?

• It's because he will make money at the yard sale.

• It's because toys are good for the environment.

• It's because he will buy new toys after the yard sale.

• It's because other people can reuse his toys.

Which item breaks down easily into the environment?

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Some electronic equipment is made with harmful materials. What should you do with old electronic equipment?

• Recycle it so the materials are taken out or reused.

• Throw the equipment away in the trash or in a landfill.

• Keep the electronic equipment in your home forever.

• Bury the old equipment in your backyard.

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Recycling. . .

• changes old items into new items.

• saves energy.

• saves natural resources.

• all of the above

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