Keeping Earth Clean

Which of the following items can be recycled?

• Plastic bottle

• Used napkins

• Food waste

• Broken glass

What is the best way to reduce litter in our communities?

• Throw trash on the ground

• Use more plastic bags

• Put trash in bins

• Leave trash in parks

Which of the following is a way to reduce waste at home?

• Buy more packaged food

• Use reusable containers

• Use disposable plates and cups

• Throw away old clothes

How does planting trees help in pollution control?

• Trees produce waste

• Trees cut down noise pollution

• Trees release oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide

• Trees attract more cars

What should you do with old electronics to prevent pollution?

• Throw them in the ocean

• Burn them

• Recycle them properly

• Leave them on the street

Why is it important to use both sides of a paper?

• It makes the paper stronger

• It saves money

• It reduces the amount of paper waste

• It makes writing more difficult

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CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of recycling?

• Reduces the amount of waste in landfills

• Saves natural resources

• Increases air and water pollution

• Saves energy

What can you do to reduce water pollution?

• Use more fertilizers in your garden

• Dump oil down the drain

• Throw trash in the water

• Use environmentally friendly cleaning products

Why is it important to avoid using single-use plastics?

• They are cheaper

• They can be reused many times

• They contribute to litter and can harm wildlife

• They decompose quickly

What is the impact of throwing garbage in the wrong place?

• It makes the city look cleaner

• It can create homes for animals

• It can lead to soil, water, and air pollution

• It has no impact

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3