Environmental Issues
What do environmental issues harm?
How do natural challenges happen in an environment?
They happen because of nature.
Is solar and wind energy clean?
Yes
True or False...Planting trees helps the environment?
True
Trees clean air during photosynthesis, trees take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen.
What are two types of environmental issues?
Air Pollution
Water Pollution
Trash
What are some natural challenges? Name at least two.
Floods
Wildfires
Hurricanes
What powers solar and wind energy?
Sunlight and wind
After storms and floods people do not unite to clean up neighborhoods?
False
After storms/floods, people unite to clean neighborhoods.
When you throw trash on the ground.
What are human-made challenges.
They are caused by people.
Ture or False...Oil and coal give lots of energy.
Yes
Why should families and schools use less water?
Families and schools should use less water to help during a drought.
True or False...Is cutting down trees an environmental issue?
Yes...
What are some examples of human-made challenges?
Littering
Air pollution
Deforestation
What is the problem with using oil and coal?
They cause pollution.
What steps did this lesson suggest we use to solve an Environmental Problem?
Spot the Issue
Make a Plan
Take Action
Keep it Going
What problems can littering, polluted air, cutting down trees, and wasting water effect?
They can effect plants, animals, and people.
How can communities change their actions to help the earth?
Stop littering
Who or what does pollution harm?
People and the Earth.
Recycle - Sort paper, cans, and plastic so they can be used again.
Save Energy - Turn off lights when you leave a room.
Walk or Bike - Use your feet or bike instead of riding in a car.