Vocabulary
Define "deserted"
abandoned or empty.
After watching the video I showed one day, how did scientists spray the pesticides?
The pesticides were sprayed out of an airplane.
Who is the person giving the speech?
Al Gore
What is the central idea of "Turtle Watchers"?
Mother nature and turtles have in a beautiful life cycle.
What is the name of the gas that cars pollute?
Co2
Define "puzzled"
to feel confused.
Was this town real or fictional?
This town was a fictional town but based on a true story.
What produces air pollution? Name 3 examples.
Cars, buses, planes, industrial farming of cows, fires, etc.
What is the central idea of "The Sparrow"?
People should enjoy the beauty of nature and live in the moment instead of being stressed in life.
Which animal contributes to the gas in the ozone layer?
Cows.
Define "maladies"
a disease or ailment (sickness, illness)
What was the cause for the change in the town?
The pesticides (chemicals, poison)
What does the speech say that other countries need to do to help stop climate change?
Other countries need to work together and write a treaty to stop climate change.
What is the central idea of "Nature is What We See--"?
People think they are more powerful or know more than nature but they really are/do not.
Which animal is a ecosystem superhero?
Otters.
Define "heed"
pay attention to; take notice of.
What is the central idea of the story?
The dangers of pesticides for the environment.
What is the central idea of the speech?
People need to act to prevent climate change.
Who wrote the poem, "Nature is What We See--"?
Emily Dickinson
Which company is the number one plastic polluter?
Nestle, Coca-Cola and Pepsi
What gasses is CO2 ?
Carbon dioxide. It is gas pollution that adds to climate change.
Who is the author of the story?
Rachel Carson
How many tons of air pollution does he say is going into the environment while he gave the speech?
70 million tons.
In "The Sparrow" what do birds represent (symbolize)?
Gifts from nature: peace, hope and love.
how many sisters does Miss R have
2