Impact of School Supplies

The modern day pencil as seen in the picture is made of

• Rubber

• Plastic

• Wood

• Cloth/Fabric

It typically takes how many coats of paint to cover the modern day pencil?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What substance is found inside the modern day pencil?

• lead

• graphite

• ink

• colored water

When the writing substance of the modern day pencil is mined, it can cause unwanted​ ​ (a)   ​ and ​ (b)   .

• weathering
• erosion
• hair growth
• body odor

Which of the following is another way of saying trees are cut down, which affects animal habitats (where they live)?

• Reforestation

• De-treeing

• Deforestation

• Lumberjacks

True or False: Mining could cause air pollution.

• True

• False

What type of tree is mainly used WORLDWIDE to make the modern day pencil?

• Oak Tree

• Pine Tree

• Cedar Tree

• Maple Tree

Which of the following is NOT something that plants like trees do for the environment?

• Produce Oxygen

• Use Carbon Dioxide

• Animal Shelter (Habitat)

• Leak toxins & poisons into the soil

What Country, State, or Territory has the majority of the trees that are used to produce the pencil?

• Montreal, Canada

• California, USA

• Auckland, New Zealand

• Prague, Czech Republic

The main goal of most pencil producing companies is ________.