Insects
What is amazing about the cicada's life cycle?
Some of them hibernate for 17 years!
When did the Himalayas start to form?
They started to form 25 million years ago.
What would be a very dramatic change in your life?
Examples:
moving to a different country
going to another school
getting your first job
graduating from college
What is the EcoARK made of and where is it located?
It's made of plastic waste that was formed into 1.5 million bottle-shaped bricks.
The building is located in Taipei City
Buildings in Taiwan must be d______ enough to withstand Earthquakes
durable
I will lie/lay on the bed when I am ready to sleep.
I will lie/lay the pen on the table.
lie
lay
What does Chomolungma mean and which mountain is called this?
Mother of gods
Mount Everest
What does burning fossil fuels release?
carbon dioxide or pollution
what are things that are good to spread awareness about?
- being environmentally friendly
- recycling more and using less
- The cruelty 殘忍性 of the meat and dairy industry
What is something that must be sanitized every day?
- your hands
- the toilet
- hospital beds
What are three reasons more people are starting to eat insects?
Because they are healthy and better for our world.
1. They contain protein and nutrients
2. they are the answer to world hunger
3. they use less land, food, and water to cultivate
4. they release less greenhouse gases
5. they can fertilize soil by breaking down dead waste
What is a word for mountain climber?
What are the three fossil fuels called?
coal, crude oil, and natural gas.
Why was the popularity of billiards a problem?
A lot of elephants were being exploited and poached for their ivory.
What is a word that says that there is more than enough of something?
abundant
What is the butterfly effect? Explain what it is in English
When one small change in a complex system can make a big impact or large effect elsewhere.
when small actions have big effects.
Why is the North Face of the Eiger so challenging to climb?
the route is longer than the north face itself
the wall is very steep and has many twists and turns.
snowstorms can form at any moment.
What was the purpose of the eel-powered Christmas tree?
The purpose was to promote eco-awareness and or spread awareness that there are ways to generate electricity without harming the environment.
What is one way disposable plastic helps patients?
They reduce the risk of infection since doctors won't need to risk using unsanitary medical tools on patients.
Plastic c___________ the environment.
contaminates
What does your immune system do?
It helps you build immunity (protection) against bacteria and viruses.
What are fault lines and why is it dangerous to live near one?
They are where tectonic plates meet. Most seismic activities (earthquakes) happen near these places.
What are the advantages of using EVs over driving combustion engine cars (gasoline-powered)?
2. cost to drive significantly lower.
3. Don't release any emissions when driven
Why did LEGO brings become the "Toy of the Century"?
They allowed children to learn while having fun, allowed children to be creative, and they stuck together and didn't fall apart
When a car goes faster and faster, it is a__________ing.
accelerating