Physical Environment
Name three physical feature found in the physical environment:
Mountains, rivers, oceans, forests, lakes, deserts, etc
What do people wear to stay warm in winter?
Winter coats, boots, hats, etc.
What are two ways humans harm the environment?
Littering, pollution, cutting down forests, etc.
What is pollution?
Harmful substances entering the environment
Name two natural resource humans need to survive
Water, food, air, soil, sun, etc
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather - daily conditions
Climate - usual weather over a long period of time
What does it mean when humans adapt to their environment?
Changing the way they live to meet the conditions around them.
What is one positive way humans can change the physical environment?
Planting trees, cleaning up beaches, creating parks, or restoring natural habitats.
What can you use instead of a single-use/plastic water bottle
Reusable water bottle
What natural resources are used to build homes?
Wood, stone, sand, and clay.
How might living near an ocean affect the activities people do in their community?
People may fish, swim, boat, or work in tourism.
How might people adapt to living in a desert?
Shade, thin layers/clothing, water, cooling systems (portable fans)
What is deforestation?
Large areas of trees or forests are cut down or removed, often to make space for buildings, roads, farms, or other activities.
What can schools do to reduce waste/littering?
Provide recycling and compost bins, encourage reusable containers, reduce paper waste, and organize cleanups.
How do people depend on oceans and rivers?
For drinking water (where safe and treated), food, transportation, recreation, and jobs.
How can things like mountains, rivers, and oceans affect where people choose to build their homes and communities?
They influence access to water, transportation, natural resources, and suitable places to build homes.
A family moves to a very dry area where there is little rainfall. What are two ways they might adapt to their environment?
Conserve water, grow drought-resistant plants, collect rainwater, or use irrigation carefully.
A new shopping centre is being built where a forest once stood. Describe one positive impact and one negative impact this could have.
Positive: jobs/services for people
Negative: loss of trees and animal habitats.
Your community has a problem with litter along a nearby river. What is one call to action the community could take to help solve the problem.
Organize a cleanup, add garbage bins, educate people, or reduce littering
How can the fishing industry benefit a community?
It provides jobs, income, food, and supports local businesses and the economy.