Unit 2 preview 2nd grade

What is one benefit of recycling?

• It decreases energy consumption.

• It promotes deforestation.

• It helps conserve natural resources.

• It increases landfill waste.

How can you help a neighbor in need?

• Charge them for help

• Spread rumors about them

• Offer assistance with tasks, provide meals, or offer emotional support.

• Ignore their problems

What is a good way to reduce waste at home?

• Buy single-use plastic products

• Implement recycling, composting, and use reusable items.

• Burn all waste materials

• Throw everything in the trash

Which of these can be recycled: paper, food, or plastic?

• Glass and food can be recycled.

• Cardboard and food can be recycled.

• Paper and plastic can be recycled.

• Metal and food can be recycled.

Why is planting trees important for our neighborhood?

• Planting trees is important for improving air quality, providing shade, enhancing biodiversity, and increasing property values.

• Planting trees decreases property values.

• Trees attract more pests and insects.

• Planting trees is only for aesthetic purposes.

What should you do with old batteries?

• Burn them to dispose of safely.

• Recycle old batteries at designated facilities or drop-off locations.

• Store them in a drawer indefinitely.

• Throw them in the regular trash.

How can recycling help the environment?

• Recycling helps the environment by conserving resources, reducing pollution, and minimizing waste.

• Recycling consumes more resources than it saves.

• Recycling has no impact on pollution levels.

• Recycling increases waste production.

What can you do to support a neighbor who is sick?

• Tell them to get better on their own.

• Suggest they take a long vacation alone.

• Offer to help with errands, meals, and companionship.

• Ignore them and focus on your own needs.

What is composting and how does it help reduce waste?

• Composting is a method of recycling plastic waste into new products.

• Composting increases landfill waste by adding more materials to it.

• Composting is a process that only benefits urban areas and has no impact on rural waste management.

• Composting helps reduce waste by converting organic materials into compost, thereby decreasing landfill use and enriching soil.

Which materials can be recycled together?

• Food waste and electronics

• Paper, cardboard, and certain plastics (PET, HDPE)

• Textiles and rubber

• Glass and aluminum only