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WorksheetsEarth Day is Every Day
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
To use something carefully is to...
waste
pollution
resources
conserve
A material left over or thrown away is...
waste
pollution
resources
conserve
Why was Earth Day started?
to increase awareness about issues like global warming and oil spills
to have another holiday
to gain more money for the environment
to have a long weekend
We take care of the earth by:
(choose all correct answers)
Saving Power
Starting a fire
Reduce Waste
Trees are important because they:
(choose all correct answers)
Provide homes for animals.
Take up too much space.
Clean the air.
The Amur Leopard is one of the world's most endangered big cats. They are endangered because:
(choose all correct answers)
Their beautiful coats are popular with poachers.
Their bones sell for use in traditional Asian medicine.
Climate change is affecting their habitats.
In what year did Earth Day begin?
1950
1960
1970
1980
What is one way that factories cause pollution?
dumping chemicals into rivers and lakes
driving lots of cars
eating too much pizza
having big buildings
What does the word pollute mean?
protect from harm or overuse.
a layer that protects us from the sun’s harmful rays.
to make water, land or air dirty.
to change waste into something useful.
Americans throw away 100 billion plastic grocery bags each year. On average, how long is a plastic bag used by a person before being thrown away?
12 minutes
1 hour
1 day
1 week
One tree provides a day's supply of oxygen for ____ people.
1
4
10
100
Which country uses the most energy in the world?
USA
Mexico
China
Russia
Which one is an example of recycling?
Reusing a paper bag for lunch.
Using less water to take a bath.
Making new glass bottles from old ones.
Using plastic cups instead of paper cups.
We should _________ the amount of water we use by turning off the water while we brush our teeth.
reduce
reuse
recycle
remove
What is the purpose of Earth Day?
to raise public awareness of water and air pollution on our planet
to celebrate Earth's birthday
to encourage people to vote
to get people to listen to a new song about our planet
What does decompose mean?
to rot away
to make something new
to build up
to use again
2020 is the
1st year of celebrating Earth Day.
10th year of celebrating Earth Day.
50th year of celebrating Earth Day.
100th year of celebrating Earth Day.
Which of these countries emits the most carbon dioxide?
China
US
UK
Russia
Which is NOT one of the 3 R's?
Why is plastic dangerous for marine life? [ 2 answers]
animals mistake plastic for food and cannot digest it
plastic is biodegradable - so it is not dangerous
animals can digest plastic - thus, it is not a problem
animals can get tangled in the plastic which hinders their ability to swim
To be "green" means...
you can drink Gatorade.
turn lights and water off when not in use.
you can roll around on grass.
ride on a boat.
Litter is a type of pollution.
True
False
Plants and trees release oxygen into the air.
True
False
Which transport is best for the environment?
a bus
a bike
a car
a tractor
Natural resources are something of value we get from the environment. Which of these is NOT a natural resource?
plants and soil
water
plastic bottles
animals
If you go grocery shopping, how can you create LESS waste?
Bring reusable bags for your items.
Only buy things that are on sale.
Use only coins when you pay.
Ask for extra plastic bags.
If you are warm, how can you use the LEAST amount of energy to cool off?
Open the windows to let in the breeze.
Open the freezer door to cool the room.
Turn on an electric fan to create a breeze.
Turn the air conditioner on as cold as it will go.
How can you save water every day?
Stop taking showers or baths.
Try to take quick showers.
Don't wash your hands anymore.
Drink juice instead of water.
Plastic forks, spoons, and knives are disposable. Which word is the ANTONYM (opposite) of disposable?
paper
natural
reusable
wasteful
Tony has a yard sale to sell his old toys. Why is this good for the environment?
It's because he will make money at the yard sale.
It's because toys are good for the environment.
It's because he will buy new toys after the yard sale.
It's because other people can reuse his toys.
Which item breaks down easily into the environment?
Some electronic equipment is made with harmful materials. What should you do with old electronic equipment?
Recycle it so the materials are taken out or reused.
Throw the equipment away in the trash or in a landfill.
Keep the electronic equipment in your home forever.
Bury the old equipment in your backyard.
Plants, sunlight, and wind are examples of RENEWABLE RESOURCES. A RENEWABLE RESOURCE is. . .
something from the environment that we do not need.
something people do that can hurt the environment.
something from the environment we can only use once.
something in the environment that is replaced naturally.
