Climate Change
What is climate change?
Long-term changes in Earth’s climate.
What are natural resources?
Materials from nature that people use.
What does conservation mean?
Protecting and caring for nature.
What does biodiversity mean?
The variety of living things in an area.
What does “fair trade” mean?
Farmers and workers are paid fairly for their work.
Name one cause of climate change.
Burning fossil fuels.
Name one example of a natural resource.
Water, wood, oil, coal, or minerals.
Name one way people can conserve natural resources.
Recycling, saving water, or planting trees.
What is an endangered species?
A species that is at risk of becoming extinct.
Name one fair trade product.
Coffee, chocolate, bananas, or tea.
Name one effect of climate change.
Rising temperatures, melting ice, or extreme weather.
Why are natural resources not found equally around the world?
Because different places have different climates, landforms, and geology.
What is called a place where nature is protected from harm?
A protected area, sanctuary or national park.
A species that has a very big impact on its ecosystem.
A keystone species
How does fair trade help workers?
It provides fair wages and safe working conditions.
How does climate change affect animals and plants?
It changes habitats and food sources.
How do natural processes help create natural resources?
Processes like volcanic activity, erosion, or plant growth form resources.
How does conservation help endangered species?
It protects their habitats and reduces threats.
A species that shows changes in the environment’s health.
An indicator species.
How does fair trade support the environment?
It encourages sustainable farming and less pollution.
Explain how human actions contribute to climate change and what can help reduce it.
Pollution increases greenhouse gases; using renewable energy can reduce it.
Explain how Earth’s natural processes affect where resources are distributed.
Geological and climate processes determine where resources form and are found.
Explain why conservation is important for future generations.
It ensures resources and ecosystems remain healthy for the future.
Why is losing a keystone species dangerous for an ecosystem?
Because it can cause many other species to decline or disappear.
Explain why buying fair trade products is an ethical choice.
It supports people’s rights and protects the environment.