recycling

What is recycling?

• throwing away trash

• process of changing waste into new materials

• reusing the same thing over and over again

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Which of the following uses up natural resources and hurts the environment?

• cars

• bikes

• swimming

• going for a walk

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Which of the following is something that helps the earth?

• eating fast food

• throwing trash on the side of the road

• leaking oil

• recycling

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Why is recycling important?

• It keeps recycling plants running

• Recycling helps us cut down on the amount of trash and waste we produce.

• It is fun and easy.

• Recycling uses a bunch of natural energy.

Which is better for the environment?

• Using our Skyview reusable bottle

• Bringing a new plastic bottle every single day

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What is water pollution?

• harmful things in the air

• harmful things in the ocean

• trash on the side of the road

• a scuba diving experience

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What is a carbon footprint?

• your footprint in the sand

• how much carbon dioxide you breathe out

• the impact you make on the Earth's environment

• an astronaut's footprint on the moon

How is litter harmful for animals?

• Litter helps wild animals.

• Litter makes their habitat look different.

• Litter has to be picked up by humans.

• Litter can make animals sick if they eat it.

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If a river is polluted, what might happen to the plants and animals that live in and near the river?

• Nothing.

• They move to a new habitat if they are able to try to survive.

• They would clean up the pollution on their own.

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Which is something you could do to reduce the harmful effects of pollution on plants and animals today?

• reading the newspaper every day

• throwing paper in the garbage

• keeping paper in a large box

• recycling used paper products

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