Oil and gasoline are fossil fuels. That means they formed deep underground from the remains of ancient plants and animals. As the remains broke down, they turned into fuel. Burning fossil fuels to make energy pollutes the air. These fuels put large amounts of carbon dioxide in the air.
Many experts believe all that carbon dioxide is making our planet warmer.
It's important to save water because only a tiny fraction of the water on our planet is freshwater that can be used for drinking. Most of Earth's water is salty seawater. The average person uses between 70 and 100 gallons of water each day for washing up, drinking, and other purposes. A two-minute shower can use up to 24 gallons of water. Find out by taking this fun quiz.