Taking care of our earth

Science · Ecosystems & Habitats · ages 5-6

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What can you do with cans and bottles instead of throwing them away?
- Recycle them
- Litter them
- Burn them
Which one is a way people hurt nature?
- Planting a tree
- Littering
- Recycling cans
Planting trees helps clean the air.
Circle one: True False
Turning off the water while you brush your teeth helps save what?
- Water
- Air
- Trees
Sam sees trash on the beach. What should Sam do?
- Leave it there
- Pick it up and recycle it
- Push it into the water
You just picked up some trash. What do you do next?
- Throw it back down
- Ignore it
- Put it in the recycling bin
Mia says planting trees pollutes the air. Is Mia right?
- No, trees clean the air
- Yes, trees pollute the air
- Yes, but only a little
Leo throws his trash on the ground instead of in a bin. What might happen?
- The park stays clean
- Animals could get hurt by the trash
- Trees grow faster

Answer key

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Recycle them · Recycling turns trash into new things instead of harming nature.
Littering · Litter can hurt animals and dirty the land and water.
True · Trees take in dirty air and give us clean air.
Water · Saving water keeps rivers and lakes full for fish and plants.
Pick it up and recycle it · Picking up trash and recycling it keeps the beach and water clean.
Put it in the recycling bin · After picking up trash, put it in the bin to recycle it.
No, trees clean the air · Trees clean the air. They do not pollute it.
Animals could get hurt by the trash · Litter left on the ground can hurt animals and dirty the land.