Recycling!

1. Recycling- To _______________ means to convert waste into reusable materials. Items that are

made of ___________, ______________, _____________, ______________, and ___________ are able to be

recycled and used again!

2. Pollution- When the environment is ____________________ or __________________ by waste,

chemicals, and other harmful substances. There are four types of pollution, ________,

__________, _______________, and _______________.

3. Global warming- The recent _____________ in the worlds temperature that is believes to be

caused by the increase of certain ___________ (such as carbon monoxide) from _________ and

other sources in the atmosphere.

4. Name one way you can reduce materials in your life

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5. Name one thing you can reuse in your home

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6. Composting- Decaying organic material used to improve soil- especially for growing

____________. Some things you could include in a composting bin are fruit and vegetable

_____________, egg shells, used __________, tea bags,, spoiled milk, and coffee filters.

7. _____________________________- capable of being broken down rapidly by the action of

microorganisms. Examples- food scraps, cotton, wool, wood, waste, etc

8. _____________________________- a substance or chemical that cannot be changed to a harmless

natural state and may damage the environment. Example- waste and pollution.

9. Landfill- a system of ______________ and ________________ disposal in which the waste is

_______________ between layers of the Earth to build up.