Why are trees important?
They produce oxygen, provide a home for animals, supply water to us, and help fight climate change.
What is deforestation?
Large-scale removal of trees from forests
What is reforestation?
Process of replanting a forest
What causes deforestation?
Wildfires, agriculture, expansion of roads,
What are different types of pollution?
Air pollution, water pollution, land pollution, light pollution
What causes water pollution?
Trash litter (plastic), oil spill, toxic waste, sewage
What causes air pollution?
Fires, cars, factories, burning fossil fuels
What causes land pollution?
Trash litter, factories, sewage, toxic waste
What causes light pollution?
Too many cars, use lights too much, using lights at night
Why is pollution bad?
Bad for health, ecosystems (animals and plants), climate change
What is recycling?
Turning old items into new items
Name 3 things you can recycle
Plastic, paper, cardboard, glass
Why is recycling important?
Reduce amount of trash, save energy, less deforestation
How can you REDUCE your use of plastic?
Use fabric bags, reusable water bottle, use metal forks (not plastic!)
Why is plastic BAD for the environment?
Bad for animals, pollutes water and land
