Understanding Our Environment

What do we call the process of turning old things into new things?

• Upcycling

• Recycling

• Restoration

• Repurposing

Why is it important to recycle?

• Recycling is a waste of time and resources.

• Recycling is important because it conserves resources, reduces waste, saves energy, and protects the environment.

• Recycling is only necessary for plastic items.

• Recycling increases pollution and waste.

What can you put in a recycling bin?

• Batteries

• Paper, cardboard, certain plastics, glass bottles, metal cans

• Food waste

• Electronics

What is climate change?

• Climate change is a temporary change in weather conditions.

• Climate change refers to the increase in ocean levels only.

• Climate change is solely caused by volcanic eruptions.

• Climate change is the long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place.

How does climate change affect our planet?

• Climate change affects our planet by causing extreme weather, rising sea levels, and loss of biodiversity.

• Climate change leads to more stable weather patterns.

• Climate change increases the number of species in ecosystems.

• Climate change has no impact on sea levels.

What can we do to help reduce climate change?

• Promote single-use plastics

• Increase fossil fuel usage

• Reduce energy consumption and switch to renewable energy sources.

• Ignore recycling efforts

What is pollution?

• Pollution is the absence of any substances in the environment.

• Pollution is the contamination of the environment by harmful substances.

• Pollution is the process of cleaning the environment.

• Pollution refers to the natural state of the ecosystem.

Name one type of pollution that can harm animals.

• Air pollution

• Plastic pollution

• Noise pollution

• Water pollution

How does pollution affect our health?

• Pollution negatively impacts health by causing respiratory diseases, cardiovascular issues, and other chronic health problems.

• Pollution improves overall health and well-being.

• Pollution has no effect on health whatsoever.

• Pollution only affects the environment, not human health.

What is one way to reduce waste?

• Burn all waste materials

• Throw everything in the trash

• Use single-use plastics for convenience

• Recycle materials like paper, plastic, and glass.