Natural Changes
What is a drought?
A drought is when there is very little rain for a long time.
What is a wildfire?
A wildfire is a large fire that spreads quickly in nature.
What is coastal erosion?
Coastal erosion happens when land is worn away by waves and wind.
What is deforestation?
Deforestation is cutting down too many trees.
What is pollution?
Pollution is when harmful things enter the environment.
How does drought affect plants?
Plants can dry out, stop growing, or die without enough water.
How can wildfires change an ecosystem?
They destroy plants and animal homes.
How does coastal erosion affect animals?
Animals lose their habitats, like beaches or nests.
How does deforestation affect animals?
Animals lose their homes and food.
Name one type of pollution.
Air, water, land, or noise pollution.
How does drought affect animals and humans?
Animals and humans may not have enough water or food.
Can wildfires ever help nature? How?
Yes, some plants grow better after fires because nutrients return to the soil.
How does coastal erosion affect humans?
It can damage homes, roads, and beaches.
How does deforestation affect humans?
It can cause floods, less clean air, and climate problems.
How does water pollution affect animals?
Animals can get sick or die from dirty water.
Name one way ecosystems try to survive droughts.
Some plants store water and some animals move to new places
How do wildfires affect humans?
They can destroy homes and cause breathing problems from smoke.
Name one natural cause of coastal erosion.
Strong waves, storms, or rising sea levels.
Why are trees important to ecosystems?
Trees provide oxygen, food, shelter, and help control the climate
How does pollution affect humans?
It can cause sickness, breathing problems, and unsafe food or water.
What is global warming?
Global warming is when Earth gets warmer because of pollution.
What does extinction mean?
Extinction means a species no longer exists
How does overhunting affect ecosystems?
It upsets the balance and affects food chains.
What is overhunting?
Overhunting is hunting too many animals.
How does global warming affect plants, animals, and humans?
It causes extreme weather, habitat loss, and health problems.