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Natural Resources/Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which is a natural resource?
a)
Glass
b)
Paper
c)
Plants
d)
Leather
2.
Which item is often made from plants?
a)
A T-Shirt
b)
A Plastic Bottle
c)
A Glass of Milk
d)
A Boot
3.
Wind and solar power are SUSTAINABLE sources of energy. What does SUSTAINABLE mean?
a)
Able to be used for a long time
b)
Able to move to many places
4.
What happens when you reduce, reuse, and recycle?
a)
You find non-renewable resorces
b)
You conserve natural resources
5.
Why are fossil fuels non-renewable resources?
a)
because they are used to light and heat homes
b)
Because they can be used over and over again
c)
Because they cause water and air pollution
d)
Because they take millions of years to replace 
6.
Plastic forks, spoons, and knives are disposable. Which word is the OPPOSITE of disposable?
a)
Paper
b)
Natural
c)
Reusable
d)
Wasteful
7.
How would having a yard sale to sell old toys, be good for the environment?
a)
make money
b)
toys are good for the environment
c)
use up natural resources
d)
other people can reuse the toys
8.
What can you do to reduce waste?
a)
Care for people who live in your community.
b)
Use things once and throw them out.
c)
Buy new books and electronic equipment.
d)
Choose things that use less packaging.
9.
How can we save water each day?
a)
Stop taking showers or baths.
b)
Try to take quick showers.
c)
Stop washing our hands.
d)
Drink juice instead of water.
10.
Which item breaks down easily into the environment?
a)
Apple
b)
Soda Can
c)
Water Bottle
d)
Batteries