CyberHunt Kids

CyberHunt from the Editors of Instructor


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		1. What are two of the environmental dangers to the world's many oceans and their rich marine life? 2. What is one way you can help make Earth a cleaner place? 3. Name one Earth Day event that will happen in or near your hometown.

			4. In what year was the first Earth Day celebration? 5. Adopt a virtual rain forest animal. Which animal did you pick? 6. What is the name of America’s first national park?

		7. Go to the test about garbage at this site. What’s the best way to dispose of a light bulb? 8. Visit Recycle City, find the Community Warehouse on the map, and follow the prompts to take a look inside. How many of the items listed below are being recycled in the warehouse? (A) Dinnerware (C) Furniture (B) Clothing (D) Office equipment (E) Appliances (F) Lamps 9. Read “On the Trail of the Missing Ozone.” From what does the Earth’s ozone layer protect us?

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