Climate Change
What do we call the warming of Earth’s atmosphere?
Global warming
What do plants make that animals need to breathe?
Oxygen
What kind of pollution makes the air dirty?
Air pollution
What energy source comes from the sun?
solar energy
What do humans need to drink every day?
water
Name one gas that makes Earth warmer.
Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
What do we call animals that eat only plants?
Herbivores
What should you do with trash instead of littering?
Throw it away / recycle
Name one renewable energy source
Solar, wind, or water power
What is the biggest ocean on Earth?
Pacific Ocean
What do cars release that pollutes the air?
Exhaust / carbon emissions
What is the “home” where animals live called?
Habitat
What happens when plastic ends up in the ocean?
Animals can eat it or get hurt
What kind of energy do we get from moving water?
Hydropower
What happens when forests are cut down?
Deforestation / animals lose homes
What happens to sea levels when ice melts?
They rise
Why are bees important for flowers?
They pollinate them
What is the word for too many chemicals in rivers and lakes?
Water pollution
Why is coal considered “nonrenewable”?
It can’t be replaced quickly
What is the word for water found underground?
Groundwater
Why are polar bears losing their homes?
ice is melting in the Arctic
What happens if a species goes extinct?
It disappears/ no longer exists
Why is smog bad for people’s health?
Affects air circulation in the lungs
What’s one reason solar panels are good for the environment?
They don’t cause pollution
Why is clean water important for people and animals?
For drinking and staying healthy