Population
This is the current world population mentioned in the text.
7 billion
This part of Earth is melting due to rising temperatures.
Arctic Ice
This is something 1 in 5 people struggle to get.
clean water
These pollute the air according to the text.
cars and factories
Cutting these down harms animals and plants
trees
Number of babies born each day worldwide.
200 000
Most scientists say humans are this for climate change.
responsible
We use water for these three things.
drinking, cooking, and washing
This everyday shopping item adds to rubbish.
Plastic Bags
These animals need ice to hunt.
pollar bears
Most children are born in these types of countries.
poor countries
Weather becomes unpredictable with too much or too little of these.
rain and snow
What should you do instead of leaving water running?
turn it off / save water
Throwing something away does NOT do this.
Disappear
The best way to protect endangered species is to protect these.
their habitats
Number of children who die of hunger each year.
15 million
Climate change today is happening this.
fast
Pessimists believe this will happen in the future.
there won’t be enough water / people will be thirsty
Why is rubbish dangerous for animals?
it harms or kills wildlife
Oceans are dangerous for animals because of these two things.
pollution and too much fishing
What is happening to family sizes in some European countries?
They are becoming smaller?
Name two signs climate change is happening.
hotter summers, melting ice, extreme weather?
Why must we be careful with water?
because it is essential and limited
Why do we produce so much rubbish? (2 reasons)
buying too many new things and throwing old ones away
What will happen if we don’t protect species?
many species will disappear