Earth Day

When is Earth Day Celebrated?

• May 20

• April 22

• March 17

• December 25

In what year did Earth Day begin?

• 1950
• 1960
• 1970
• 1980

What are the 3 R's?

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

• Recycle, Reopen, Redo

• Reuse, Restart, Recycle

• Reduce, Reuse, Radiate

What is one way to create less waste?

• Buy many small items.

• Reuse old containers.

• Overfill your plate.

• Throw old clothes away.

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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 a hole in your backyard.

Plants, sunlight, and wind are RENEWABLE RESOURCES. Which is a RENEWABLE RESOURCE?

• something from the environment we do not need

• something people do that can harm the environment

• something from the environment we can only use once

• something in the environment that is replaced naturally

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Moby is hot. How can he use the least amount of energy?

• 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.

• Put the air conditioner on the coldest setting.

What is one way Grandpop can conserve energy at the store?

• Bring reusable bags to pack his groceries.

• Buy food that is shipped from overseas.

• Only buy things that are on sale.

• Pay for items using only coins.