Help the Environment Worksheet

Name: ________________________________________________________ Date: ________________

1. The earth has an unlimited amount of fossil fuels and humans are using them
very slowly. (True or False?) ____________________

2. Renewable energy sources are sometimes called “green _____________” because they help keep_________________________________________.

3. The greenhouse effect is caused by gases acting like a thin layer that keeps heat from the sun inside our __________________________________.

4. How do trees help our environment?

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5. Recycling helps the environment by reducing trash, saving space in our landfills, and saving energy. List three common items that you can recycle.

6. Draw a picture demonstrating a way that you can reduce waste and reuse items. (Use the back of this worksheet to draw your picture.)