Helping Our World: Kindergarten Social Studies Quiz

Question 1

Where should we put our trash?

Accepted Answer

In the trash can

Answer

On the ground

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In a fire

Question 2

What can we do to help take care of our forests?

Accepted Answer

Plant new trees

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Chop down all the trees

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Build houses in the forests

Question 3

Which of these is NOT a way to keep our Earth healthy?

Accepted Answer

Throwing trash in rivers

Answer

Recycling

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Using less energy

Question 4

What does it mean to take care of the Earth?

Accepted Answer

Being an environmental steward

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Only caring about ourselves

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Living in a big house

Question 5

How can we keep our world clean and healthy?

Accepted Answer

Recycling paper and plastic

Accepted Answer

Planting trees

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Throwing trash on the ground

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Wasting water while brushing teeth

Question 6

What can we do to make the air we breathe cleaner and healthier?

Accepted Answer

Plant trees

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Drive a car

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Throw trash on the ground

Question 7

Which of these helps animals?

Accepted Answer

Protect their homes

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Leave food out for them

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Keep them as pets

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Ignore them

Question 8

What helps reduce pollution?

Accepted Answer

Riding a bike instead of driving

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Using more plastic bags

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Littering

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Burning trash

Question 9

How do we help plants grow?

Accepted Answer

Water them

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Cut them down

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Ignore them

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Step on them

Question 10

How can we show kindness to our community?

Accepted Answer

Be helpful and kind

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Make noise and litter

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Only think about ourselves

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Ignore others

Question 11

How can we save water at home?

Accepted Answer

Fix leaky faucets

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Leave the water running

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Take long showers

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Use sprinklers all day

Question 12

How can we use energy wisely?

Accepted Answer

Turning off lights when we leave a room

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Leaving appliances plugged in

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Using more electricity

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Not caring about energy use

Question 13

What is a neighborhood?

Accepted Answer

The area where we live and can help by being friendly and respectful

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A place far away from where we live

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A place only for adults

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A place where we can do whatever we want

Question 14

What action is NOT helpful for keeping our planet clean and healthy?

Accepted Answer

Throwing trash on the ground

Answer

Recycling old newspapers

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Planting a tree

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Turning off lights when leaving a room

Question 15

What is a helpful way to keep our planet tidy?

Accepted Answer

Putting trash in the bin

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Dropping litter on the ground

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Burning garbage

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Wasting water

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a natural resource that we can't make more of?

Accepted Answer

Oil

Answer

Water

Answer

Wind

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Sunlight

Question 17

What is the name of the air around our planet?

Accepted Answer

Atmosphere

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Ocean

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Ozone

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Crust

Question 18

Which of these is a natural event that can cause damage?

Accepted Answer

Earthquake

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Traffic jam

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Broken toy

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Lost ball

Question 19

What should you do if you see someone throwing trash on the ground?

Accepted Answer

Tell a grown-up

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Join them

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Ignore it

Answer

Throw trash on the ground too

Question 20

What is the name of the planet we live on?

Accepted Answer

Earth

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Mars

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Jupiter

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Pluto

Question 21

What's a great way to help keep the air we breathe clean?

Accepted Answer

All of these are good ways

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Plant new trees

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Recycle paper and plastic

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Turn off lights when we leave a room

Question 22

How can we reduce the amount of trash we make?

Accepted Answer

Recycle paper, plastic, and cans.

Answer

Throw away all our trash.

Answer

Burn our trash in the backyard.

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Use less water when we brush our teeth.

Question 23

What helps our planet by reducing the amount of waste in landfills?

Accepted Answer

Recycling our bottles and cans

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Driving a car to school

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Using too much water

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Throwing trash on the ground

Question 24

Which of these is NOT a nice thing to do for our classmates?

Accepted Answer

Making fun of our classmates

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Picking up trash around our school

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Helping our friends with their schoolwork

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Donating food to a food bank

Question 25

What is a good way to help animals in our community?

Accepted Answer

Volunteering at a local animal shelter

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Deforesting areas where animals live

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Feeding stray cats and dogs

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Polluting our waterways

Question 26

What should we do if we see someone littering?

Accepted Answer

Politely ask them to pick it up

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Ignore it and walk away

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Join them in littering

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Report them to the police

Question 27

What does it mean to be responsible?

Accepted Answer

Doing what we are supposed to do

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Doing whatever we want

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Being bossy

Question 28

How can we help wildlife?

Accepted Answer

Build birdhouses

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Feed wild animals

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Leave trash around

Question 29

What is a simple way to reduce pollution?

Accepted Answer

Walk or bike instead of driving

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Burn more fossil fuels

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Use lots of plastic

Question 30

Why is it important to help our world?

Accepted Answer

It is our home

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It will make us rich

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It's fun

Question 31

Which of these is a clean energy source that comes from the sun?

Accepted Answer

Solar power

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Fossil fuels

Question 32

Which of these can cause lots of damage and sometimes comes with strong winds and rain?

Accepted Answer

Hurricanes

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Car accidents

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Fires

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Power outages

Question 33

What does it mean to be a good citizen?

Accepted Answer

Being kind and respectful to others, following rules, and contributing to the community.

Answer

To only think about yourself.

Question 34

How can you keep your school clean and tidy?

Accepted Answer

Put trash in the bin, keep your belongings organized, and help clean up when you see a mess.

Answer

Draw on the walls.

Question 35

What is a natural resource?

Accepted Answer

Something that we can use from nature, like water, trees, or sunlight.

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Something that is made by humans.

Question 36

What is a community?

Accepted Answer

A group of people who live in the same area and help each other.

Answer

A place where only rich people live.

Question 37

How can you help in your community?

Accepted Answer

Help clean up parks, volunteer at food banks, or show kindness to your neighbors.

Answer

Clean up a park or playground.

Question 38

What does it mean to respect the environment?

Accepted Answer

Taking care of our planet, not littering, and using resources wisely.

Answer

To only use the resources we need.

Question 39

Which of these is an example of renewable energy?

Accepted Answer

Solar power

Answer

Coal

Question 40

What is a food chain?

Accepted Answer

A picture that shows how animals and plants depend on each other for food.

Answer

A list of all the foods we eat.

Question 41

How can you protect animals in your neighborhood?

Accepted Answer

Don't feed wild animals, give them shelter in the winter, and be respectful of their space.

Answer

Provide shelter for them in the winter.

Question 42

Why is it important to recycle paper?

Accepted Answer

To save trees

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To reduce pollution

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To save money

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Because it's fun

Question 43

What is a good way to save water?

Accepted Answer

Turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth

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Wash the car with a hose without a nozzle

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Leave the water running while taking a bath

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Water the plants every day, even in the rain

Question 44

What is the purpose of recycling?

Accepted Answer

Turning waste materials into new products

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Donating old clothes and toys

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Throwing away trash in different bins

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Reusing items without changing them

Question 45

How can we help our neighbors?

Accepted Answer

Volunteering to help others

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Only thinking about ourselves

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Staying inside and playing video games

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Being mean to our neighbors

Question 46

What does it mean to be a responsible citizen?

Accepted Answer

Following rules, helping others, and respecting the environment

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Doing whatever we want

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Only caring about ourselves

Question 47

How can we reduce noise pollution?

Accepted Answer

Talking quietly and turning down the volume

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Shouting and playing loud music

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Using noisy appliances at night

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Honking car horns unnecessarily

Question 48

What is composting?

Accepted Answer

Turning food scraps and yard waste into a natural fertilizer

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Burning leaves and grass

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Throwing away trash in a compost bin

Question 49

Why is it important to conserve energy?

Accepted Answer

To protect the environment and save money

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To have more energy for ourselves

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To be popular with our friends

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To make our parents happy

Question 50

What can we do to help animals in our community?

Accepted Answer

Provide them with food and water, and respect their habitats

Answer

Chase and scare them

Answer

Feed them junk food