Ecotourism
Which southeast Asian country is famous for its ecotourism activites such as trekking in Chiang Mai, exploring the rainforests of Khao Sok, and bathing with elephants?
Thailand
What is the term for a word part that can be added at the end of a word to change the form of the word
suffix
Bits of ice that fall from the sky as rain does
Hail
When did the controversy around the ozone layer begin?
In the 70s/80s (when a giant hole was discovered above Antartica)
Have worry or concern about what might happen to another
Fear for
This is the unit of currency used in Japan.
Yen
What are the 3 key principles of ecotourism?
1. Involve local communities
2. Reduce the negative impact on the environment
3. Respect the rights of local people
What is the prefix meaning two or twice
bi
Stopping an action or process from occurring
Why was 1816 likely called the "Year Without Summer?"
Aerosols reduced temperatures and partially blocked sunlight.
Move away physically or mentally from something to get space or gain perspective
Step back from
This is the longest running animated sitcom of all time.
Which African country is renowned for its ecotourism opportunities in national parks like Maasai Mara and Amboseli, where travelers can witness the Big Five animals?
Kenya
Adding the suffix -able, changes a verb into...
a. noun
b. preposition
c. adjective
c. adjective
Not agreed to or controversial
Disputed
What does the author of the article you read Tuesday mean by describing phosphorus pollution as a "Goldilocks Problem"
The solution to the problem must be balanced rather than extreme.
Be physically or mentally active to the point of fatigue
Wear oneself out
This is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight
photosynthesis
Which famous ecotourism destination is known for its geysers, wildlife, and conservation efforts, attracting millions of visitors each year?
Yellowstone National Park
What is the common prefix that means "before" or "in front of"?
Pre- (Ante-, Fore-, and Pro- also okay)
Technique used to make it rain or snow
Cloud seeding
Name one of the few things the book MENTIONS that have an impact on our soil (and soil depletion)
Flood, drought, climate change, and war.
Use it do something else after other things have failed
Fall back on
This is the process of a liquid turning into a gas a temperature below boiling point.
evaporation
What is the name of the world's largest coral reef system, famous for its marine biodiversity and attracting tourists from across the globe?
What is the name for a word that can stand alone and has it's own meaning, as opposed to an affix, suffix, or prefix
root word
Any form of water that falls from clouds to the ground
Precipitation
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Movies and Film
What 2021 ecological satirical disaster film stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence as astronomers trying to warn the world about an impending comet collision?
Distribute a little at a time in limited quantities
Ration (sth) out
This is the fictional land in J.R.R. Tolkien's works, home to hobbits, elves, and the One Ring.
Middle-earth