1. Helping the earth—one leaf at a time

2. How many years does it take for glass to decompose in landfills? a)One year b)100 years c)1 million years WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP?

3. Every hour, how many plastic bottles do Americans throw away? a)1,000 b)2.5 million c)150 WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP?

4. 2 Questions about water: In what room do we use the most water in our homes? a)Kitchen b)Bathroom c)Laundry room Which uses less water, a shower or a bath? a)Shower b)Bath

5. A shower actually uses less water. According to the EPA a five-minute shower used 10 to 25 gallons of water, while a full bathtub requires about 70 gallons of water. WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP?

6. What is the symbol for recycling? a)The Earth with a heart on it b)Three arrows that create an endless loop c)A gold star WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP?

7. How does planting trees help our environment? a)Trees help clean the air. b)Trees provide homes for birds and other animals. c)Trees help reduce pollution in water. d)All of the above.

8. What is a carbon footprint? a)A dinosaur fossil b)A measure of the impact our actions and daily activities have on our planet and the climate c)A cute picture you made with your feet to give to mom

9. A carbon footprint is a measure of the impact our actions and daily activities (like watching TV and driving cars) have on our planet and the climate. WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP?

10. Helping the earth—one leaf at a time WHAT WILL YOUR LEAF SAY?!!!