6th Environment Vocab Riddles

You should do this when you leave a room to save electricity. It helps the planet and saves money. What should you do?

I am something you can grow in a garden. You can eat me, and I am healthy. What am I?

I am made from trees and used for writing and drawing. People recycle me to save trees. What am I?

I am a place with water where frogs, ducks, and fish can live. Sometimes, people build me in parks or gardens. What am I?

I can be clear, but sometimes I'm green or brown. I’m used for bottles, windows, and jars all around. You can recycle me again and again—just don’t drop me, or I might break!

I am an animal that lives in trees, gardens, and parks. Some people leave food outside for me. What am I?

I live in forests, deserts, or deep in the sea. You won’t find me as a pet—I roam free! Protect my home so I can survive!

You do this when you put rubbish in a bin so it can be used again to make new things. You can do this with plastic, glass, or paper. What am I?

I am small and round. You put me in the soil and water me, and I grow into a plant. What am I?

I am something you should never drop on the ground. People throw me in bins, but some forget and leave me in the streets or parks. What am I?

I am a material used to make bottles and containers, but I don’t break down easily. I often end up in the ocean, which is bad for animals. What am I?

I am a group of people who help the environment. I clean parks, plant trees, and pick up litter. Who am I?

I grow in nature without people planting me. Bees and butterflies love me. What am I?

I am soft and green, but when I get too long, people cut me with a machine. What am I?

I am shiny and strong. You can find me in cans and cars. People recycle me to make new things like bicycles. What am I?

Some people throw me away, but I could be used instead. I might be leftovers, or fruit that’s gone bad. If you compost me, I can help plants grow!

If you don’t need me anymore, you can give me to a friend instead of throwing me away. I have people to show their style. What am I?

I help people remember important messages. You see me on walls, in classrooms, or at events. Sometimes I remind people to recycle or save energy. What am I?

You can find me outside in gardens and forests. I make oxygen, and you should water me to help me grow. What am I?