Taking Care of Earth Flashcards

Kindergarten · Social Studies · Flashcards

Practice important words about protecting and caring for our planet.

Flashcards

reduce: To use less of something so there is less waste
reuse: To use something again instead of throwing it away
recycle: To turn old materials into new things instead of throwing them in the trash
environment: The natural world around us, including air, water, land, and living things
litter: Trash left on the ground outside instead of in a trash can
pollution: Harmful materials in the air, water, or land that damage the environment
conservation: Protecting and saving natural things so they last for the future
natural resource: Something from nature that people use, like water, trees, and soil
compost: To turn food scraps and yard waste into healthy soil for plants
Earth: The planet we live on, which we share with all living things
energy: The power used to run lights, appliances, and machines
landfill: A large area where trash is buried in the ground