WorksheetsNatural Resources and Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is a natural resource?
leather
paper
glass
plants
What item is often made from plants?
Why are fossil fuels non-renewable resources?
because they cause air and water pollution
because they can be used over and over again.
because they are used to light and heat homes.
because they take millions of years to replace.
What happens when you reduce, reuse, and recycle?
You destroy many animal habitats (animals' homes)
You conserve natural resources.
You collect different fossil fuels.
You find non-renewable resources.
Wind and solar power are SUSTAINABLE sources of energy. What does SUSTAINABLE mean?
Able to be used for a long time.
Able to cause water pollution.
Able to move to many places.
Able to heat up or cool down.
Which item breaks down easily into the environment?
Batteries
Bottle
Apple
Can
I have a yard sale to sell my old toys. Why is this good for the environment?
because other people can reuse my toys.
because toys are good for the environment
because I will make money at the sale.
because I will use up natural resources.
What can you do to save water each day?
Stop taking showers or bath.
Stop washing your hands.
Drink juice instead of water.
Try to take a quick shower.
Plastic forks, spoons, and knives are disposable. Which word is the OPPOSITE of disposable?
Wasteful
Natural
Papers
reusable
What can you do to reduce waste?
Care for people who live in your community.
Buy new books and electronic equipment.
Use things once and throw them out.
Choose things that use less packaging.
