Lesson 8 Practice
When did the world become free of smallpox?
1980
How do you say "glued to" in Japanese?
～釘付けになっている
True or false?
A water footprint can be calculated for any product.
True
What is "space debris"?
Countless pieces of waste surrounding the earth/parts of abandoned rocket bodies and satellites
What is the English name of the movie Tenkinoko?
Weathering with You
What is the WHO?
the World Health Organisation
What might you find walking down a busy street?
You might find that many people are glued to their smartphones.
How much water is needed for a cup of coffee?
132 litres
How much space debris orbits the earth?
It is estimated that there are more than 100 million pieces of space debris orbiting around the earth.
What is the Japanese word for "precipitation"?
降水
What was the name of the Japanese physician who contributed to the eradication of smallpox?
Dr. Isao Arita
What is a digital detox?
A digital detox means to refrain from using electronic devices connected to the internet.
What does the term "water footprint" mean?
It refers to the amount of water that is used and polluted in order to produce the goods or services we use.
How quickly does space debris travel?
8km per second
What is one reason for the abnormal weather in Japan?
Global warming
Fill in the blank:
The world became free of smallpox as a result of ____________________.
The world became free of smallpox as a result of a WHO global vaccination campaign.
How might you feel during a digital detox?
You might feel anxious, bored and even annoyed.
How much water is required for 1kg of rice?
2497 liters per kg
True or False?
Researchers are already starting to remove space debris.
False
Debris removal technology has not yet been put into practical use
True or false?
There is a high chance that it could rain continuously for two years.
False
It's unlikely that it would rain continuously for so long.
How is the victory over smallpox considered?
It is considered the most remarkable achievement in the history of international public health.
What are the possible benefits of a digital detox?
It can be a rewarding experience that will help to rest your exhausted brain, relieve social media fatigue and improve the quality of sleep.
Fill in the blank:
The water footprint helps visualize the fact that _____________________.
The water footprint helps visualize the fact that even though water is a limited resource, we depend on it so much in every aspect of our lives.
How might we be able to remove space debris?
Researchers have developed a remotely controlled vehicle and a space net satellite designed to capture debris.
What may happen if we can't stop global warming?
The frequency of heavy downpours may increase more and more