Earth Day- Reduce Reuse Recycle

What day is Earth Day celebrated on every year?

• April 12th

• May 22

• April 22

• April 21

How many countries is Earth Day observed in?

• 193

• 18

• 150

• 48

Which definition means to use less of something?

• decorate

• waste

• purchase

• reduce

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Reuse means

• to make something new out of something old

• to find a new use for something

• to protect something from destruction

• to throw out

How long does it take for a plastic bag to break down?

• 245 years

• 3 years

• 1,000 years

• 50 years

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Which of these are not one of the 3 R's that help us take better care of the Earth?

• replace

• reduce

• recycle

• reuse

Which is an effect on our environment from cutting down so many trees?

• too much oxygen

• habitat loss

• too much paper

• too many houses

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Which of these was NOT an example in the packet of how to reduce waste?

• leave water running while brushing teeth

• buy items with less packaging

• turn off lights when not using them

• walk or ride a bike instead of driving a car

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Which of these is a reason why Earth Day was created?

• to spread awareness of problems with our environment

• to help pass laws to protect Earth

• to help people understand the importance of taking care of the planet

• all of the above

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Earth Day was created by

• George Bush

• Gaylord Nelson

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Walt Disney