Save the Earth Quiz: Recycle, Reuse or Reduce?
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Save the Earth Quiz: Recycle, Reuse or Reduce?
About this quiz
Save the Earth quiz for kids: 25 questions about recycling, reusing and helping our planet. ♻️
Which bin does it go in? What's the greenest way to get to school? Why are plastic bags dangerous for sea turtles? Kids learn small ways to make a big difference. Perfect for curious kids, classrooms and family quiz time.
❓ IN THIS QUIZ
- What do the three Rs stand for?
- Why are plastic bags dangerous for sea turtles?
- How long can a plastic bottle take to break down?
- When is Earth Day?
💬 How many did you get right? Tell us your score in the comments. What do you do to help the planet?
How to play
- Read the question and look at the pictures.
- Pick your answer before the timer runs out (or switch the timer off).
- See if you were right and read the fun fact.
Answers and fun facts (spoilers!)
- Let's help the planet! What do the three Rs stand for?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Reduce what you use, reuse what you can, and recycle the rest! - Which one can be recycled?
Glass bottle
Glass can be recycled again and again, forever! - Where's the best place for a banana peel?
Compost
Compost turns food scraps into rich soil for plants! - What's the greenest way to carry your shopping?
Reusable bag
A reusable bag can be used hundreds of times! - You're leaving your room. What should you do?
Turn off the lights
Turning off lights saves energy! - What should you do while brushing your teeth?
Turn off the tap
Turning off the tap while you brush can save lots of water every day! - How long can a plastic bottle take to break down?
Hundreds of years
Plastic can last for hundreds of years, so reuse and recycle it! - How many times can an aluminium can be recycled?
Again and again
Aluminium can be recycled over and over without wearing out! - What is paper made from?
Trees
Recycling paper means fewer trees need to be cut down! - What can you do with clothes that are too small?
Give them away
Donating clothes gives them a second life! - Which energy comes from the Sun?
Solar power
Solar panels turn sunlight straight into electricity! - Why are plastic bags dangerous for sea turtles?
Look like jellyfish
Turtles eat jellyfish, and floating bags can look just like them! - How do trees help the planet?
They clean the air
Trees take in carbon dioxide and give out oxygen! - What's the greenest way to get to a friend's house nearby?
Walk or bike
Walking and biking make no pollution, and keep you healthy too! - Where should old batteries go?
Special drop-off
Batteries contain chemicals, so they need special recycling! - Which drinking bottle is best for the planet?
Refillable bottle
One refillable bottle can replace hundreds of plastic ones! - What does compost turn food scraps into?
Soil
Worms and tiny creatures help turn scraps into soil! - When is Earth Day?
22 April
Earth Day has been celebrated every year since 1970! - How do bees help plants?
They spread pollen
Bees carry pollen from flower to flower so plants can make fruit and seeds! - Can glass be recycled?
Yes, forever
Glass can be melted and made new endlessly! - What can you do with an empty jam jar?
Reuse it
Jars make great pencil holders, plant pots and storage! - You see litter on the beach. What can you do?
Pick it up
Picking up litter keeps beaches safe for animals! Use gloves. - Which light bulb uses the least energy?
LED bulb
LED bulbs use much less electricity and last much longer! - What's the best thing to do with leftover food?
Save it for later
Saving leftovers means less food waste! - Final question! What's the best way to help the Earth?
A little every day
Small things every day add up to a big difference!