Uses of our Planet
What are the 3 R's?
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
Name three things we can recycle.
-Glass
-Paper
-Cardboard
-Plastics
What does the greenhouse gases do when the sun heats the earth?
It keeps the heat on the earth's surface
What is the main cause of climate change?
Human activity/anthropogenic activities
What can we use instead of cars to reduce pollution?
-Public transportation
-Walking
-Biking
What are the uses of our natural resources?
- Food and water for survival
-Energy
What is urbanization?
Movement of people from rural areas to urban cities
What would happen if the greenhouse gas wasn't there?
Earth would be too cold for humans to live
What human activity mainly causes climate change?
Emission of gases
How can we protect waterways (oceans, lakes, and rivers)?
Not using toxic chemicals at home
Name 2 environmental issues of our planet.
-Pollution
-Fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emission
-Habitat Destruction
-Deforestation and desertification
-Industrialization, mining, and agriculture
What is Globalization in the environmental context?
Countries all over the world can work together to protect the environment
What happens when greenhouse gases are released and when human activity releases gas?
Global Warming
What is one example of changes in animal behavior?
-Changes in animal migration
-Changes in life cycles
-Changes in eating habits
-Hibernation
How can plants help with climate change?
-Reforestation
-Planting trees help absorb CO2 (a greenhouse gas)
What are two good practices to conserve and reduce environmental problems? Give 1 example
Conservation of resources: Turning off water when not using, turning off lights when leaving the room, etc.
Reduced waste and pollution: Use only what you need and nothing more, etc.
What is an example of a renewable energy?
-Solar panels
-Wind Energy (Windmills)
What is pollution?
When anything in water, soil, or air decreases the quality of the natural quality
Name three ways that the Earth's climate changes.
-Global Warming
-Extreme weather conditions
-Glaciers have melted
-Sea Levels increased
-Changes in the behavior of animals and plants
How can we protect living things against climate change?
-Protected areas
-Throwing garbage in bins NOT on the floor or ocean
-Pollinating plants
What are the two types of resources?
Non-renewable: can't be replenished (replaced) easily
Renewable: constantly regenerated (renewed)
Name 3 ways/things we can use less energy
-Use reusable water bottles
-Use reusable grocery bags
-Buy secondhand or donate instead of throwing away
-Composting
-Buy only what you need
If humans keep making cities, what happens to animals?
Animals lose their habitat (homes)/habitat loss
Name 2 ways climate change is affecting Spain.
-Desertification
-Heat waves
- Heavy rain storms
-Increased sea temperature
-Increased sea levels
What is the easiest way to help climate change?
Educating!