Trees and Environment
The Lorax Story
Human Impact
Vocabulary
Taking Action
100

What do trees provide to animals and people?

Oxygen and shelter.

100

Who is the Helper in the story?

The Lorax.

100

Give one example of how humans affect the environment. 

Cutting down trees or polluting the air and water.

100

What does the word "urgent" mean?

Very important and needing quick action.

100

What is one way you can help trees at school?

Not littering or planting new trees.

200

Name two ways trees help the environment.

They clean the air and provide homes for animals.

200

What did the man want to do in the forest?

Cut down the trees to make things to sell.

200

What was the effect of cutting down trees in the story?

Animals left and the air became polluted. 

200

Define "environment."

The natural world around us, including parks, animals, and air. 

200

Name a way families can help the environment at home.

Turning off lights, saving water, or recycling.

300

What happens to the air when trees are cut down?

The air becomes less fresh and polluted.

300

How did the mean change after hearing the Helper?

He decided to stop cutting down the trees and help protect the forest. 

300

How can pollution hurt animals and plants?

It can make it hard for them to live and find food.

300

What does "disappear" mean?

To go away or no longer be seen.

300

Why is recycling important for the Earth?

It reduces waste and saves natural resources.

400

Why do animals leave when trees disappear?

Because they lose their homes and food sources. 

400

What problem did the Lorax warn about?

That cutting down trees would hurt animals and the environment. 

400

What can people do to stop harming the environment?

Recycle, plant trees, and avoid pollution.

400
What does "investigate" mean?

To look closely to find out what happened. 

400

How can planting trees help fight pollution?

Trees clean the air by absorbing carbon dioxide. 

500

How can people take care of trees?

By planting new trees and not cutting down too many.

500

Why is the Lorax important for the forest?

He speaks for the trees and tries to protect them.

500

What did the people of Thneedville ask for help with?

Trees disappearing and the environment getting worse.

500

Explain the word "protect."

To keep safe from harm.

500

What can communities do to protect forests and wildlife?

Create parks, enforce laws, and educate people.