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Earth Day Trivita

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Imagine Arjun, Ruth, and Dishawn are on a mission to save the planet! What's one super cool way they can create LESS waste?

a)

Buy many small items.

b)

Reuse old containers.

c)

Throw old toys away.

d)

Fill up your plate with food that you don't eat.

2.

During an exciting school project on sustainability, Jasmine and Brandon are on a mission to discover which everyday items can join the recycling revolution. They've made a colorful list of items they use all the time. But, oh no! One of these rebels doesn't belong in the recycling bin. Can you spot the odd one out?

a)

paper and cardboard

b)

glass bottles

c)

plastic bottles

d)

food waste

3.

When Ajmal and Khadijah embark on an epic grocery shopping adventure, how can they champion the cause of creating LESS waste?

a)

Summon the power of reusable bags for their loot.

b)

Only snag items that are on sale, as if on a treasure hunt.

c)

Use a magical stash of coins for payment.

d)

Request an army of extra plastic bags.

4.

During a scorching summer day at Kara's house, Sarah, David, and Yaseen are brainstorming on how to cool off using the LEAST amount of energy. What's their best option?

a)

Open the windows to let in the cool breeze.

b)

Open the freezer door to chill the room down.

c)

Turn on an electric fan to whip up a refreshing breeze.

d)

Turn the air conditioner on full blast to freeze the house.

5.

How can Alexander, Avaia, and Sastav save water every day while turning it into a fun challenge and still stay squeaky clean?

a)

Declare a no-shower month, becoming champions of water conservation.

b)

Compete to see who can take the quickest showers, setting a new record each time.

c)

Start a new trend by not washing their hands, ever.

d)

Switch to drinking only juice, saving all the water for the plants.

6.

Imagine you're at a delightful picnic with Ryker, Julianna, and Charlie. Ryker brings out a stack of plastic plates that are meant to be thrown away after use. Which word would you use to describe the opposite of 'disposable' for these plates?

a)

paper

b)

natural

c)

reusable

d)

wasteful

7.

Imagine Hania and Salvatore are helping Amiya organize a super fun yard sale to find new homes for Amiya's old toys. Why is this yard sale a superhero move for the planet?

a)

It's because they'll fill their piggy banks with money from the sale.

b)

It's because toys naturally love being outside, helping the environment.

c)

It's because they plan to dash to the store for new toys with their earnings.

d)

It's because other kids can give Ruth's toys a second adventure, reducing waste.

8.

Which item breaks down easily into the environment?

a)
b)
c)
d)
9.

Imagine Caleb and Afiya have discovered a box in an attic, but instead of treasure, it's filled with old laptops they no longer use. What practical action should they take with these outdated electronic devices?

a)

Recycle them so the materials are taken out or reused, turning old tech into new treasures.

b)

Throw the laptops away in the trash or in a landfill, burying the relics forever.

c)

Keep the electronic devices in their home forever, creating a museum of ancient tech.

d)

Bury the old laptops in their backyard, hoping they'll grow into a technology tree.

10.

Imagine Ayden and Adelaide are on a mission to save the planet! They start by recycling their old plastic bottles. What magical transformation happens next?

a)

They are changed into new items.

b)

It saves energy.

c)

It saves natural resources.

d)

All of the above

11.

During an exciting community clean-up event, Jordan jumps up with a spark in their eyes and suggests, 'How about we use disposable cups for convenience?' Why might this lightbulb moment actually be HARMFUL to the environment?

a)

planting trees in the community park with Adelaide and Khadijah

b)

using disposable cups once and throwing them out

c)

recycling paper and plastic used in the event

d)

turning off the lights in the community center when not in use

12.

Imagine Catherine and Pragathi are on an adventure, powered by the sun! Their eco-friendly house uses solar panels, tapping into sunlight as a RENEWABLE RESOURCE. Now, what exactly is a RENEWABLE RESOURCE?

a)

something from the environment that we do not need.

b)

something people do that can hurt the environment.

c)

something from the environment we can only use once.

d)

something in the environment that is replaced naturally.