This is . . . Jeopardy Created by Maria Paxinos Edited by Cindy Wall 2012

Recycling Composting Interesting Facts Definitions 100 100 100 100 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500 Final Jeopardy

Recycling 100 Lined paper Grass clippings Water bottles The symbol to the left means that an item can be recycled. It is usually placed on the bottom of the object. Which item below can’t be recycled. Lined paper Grass clippings Water bottles

Recycling 200 The definition of recycling is_______. Renewing your newspaper membership Reducing the number of garbage cans you can have Processing old material to make new items

Recycling 300 Matter that breaks down easily in the environment is________________. Biodegradable Litter Hazardous waste

Recycling 400 Which item harms our ecosystem? Recycled paper Biodegradable materials Pesticides

Which item cannot be recycled? Why? Recycling 500 A B C Which item cannot be recycled? Why? A - explain B - explain C - explain

What is one way to enrich soil? Composting 100 What is one way to enrich soil? compost Hazardous waste litter

Composting 200 What is the best way to dispose of yard waste? Put it in a compost pile. Put it in a trash can. Burn it.

Composting 300 What happens to plants in a compost pile? The dead plants make food. Animals eat the dead plants. The dead plants decay.

What is NOT a decomposer? Composting 400 What is NOT a decomposer? An organism that breaks down the remains of dead organisms. Something that gets rid of unwanted material. Someone who hasn’t written a song.

Why should we have a compost pile? Composting 500 Why should we have a compost pile? We can save on trash bags. It will save space in a landfill. It will be very un-American.

Interesting Facts 100 Which of the following will not harm the environment? Throwing paint and motor oil in the trash. Using weed killers and pesticides. Protecting areas for wildlife.

Interesting Facts 200 What is ecotourism? Travel to natural habitats to help preserve the areas. Travel to see what a landfill looks like. Travel to Fernbank.

Which statement is true? Interesting Facts 300 Which statement is true? Litter is a healthy food source for some animals. Plants cannot grow where litter covers soil. Litter is biodegradable and sinks into soil.

What is hazardous waste? Interesting Facts 400 What is hazardous waste? Motor oil Shampoo for dogs Hand sanitizer

Interesting Facts 500 When hazardous waste is added to your garden, what happens? Fewer plants begin to grow. It helps plants make more veggies. It has no effect on the plants.

Definitions 100 What is pollution? Harmful materials in the envioronment. Water in a pool. A place to vote.

Defintions 200 What is a pollutant? Someone who refuses to vote. Someone who reports a litterer. A material that causes pollution.

What is green agriculture? Definitions 300 What is green agriculture? Someone using fertilizers. An organic farmer. Someone growing the same things.

Definitions 400 How does a dam help the environment? It stops flooding. It makes it easier to swim. Frogs can croak more.

How does a dam harm the environment? Definitions 500 How does a dam harm the environment? The soil loses its nutrients. It gives water to other cities. It doesn’t harm anything.

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Final Jeopardy

What is the difference between litter and hazardous waste? Final Jeopardy What is the difference between litter and hazardous waste? Litter is trash, or garbage, that people throw on the grown. Hazardous waste is something that pollutes the environment.