Climate & Pollution
What is pollution?
a) When the air, water, or land becomes dirty
b) When animals sleep
c) When the sun shines brightly
a
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What is a mountain
a very tall piece of land
Name one animal that lives in the jungle
monkey (or tiger, snake, etc.)
What is an iceberg?
a big piece of ice floating in cold water
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True or False: Using less electricity can help protect the environment.
true
Pollution makes the air, water, or land ____________.
dirty
What do we call water that falls from high up onto rocks below?
waterfall
What does “endangered” mean when talking about animals
danger of disappearing forever
The land next to the sea is called the _______
coast (or beach)
What kind of power comes from the sun
solar power
What gas do cars and factories release that makes the air dirty?
carbon dioxide
True or False: A canyon is a deep valley with steep sides.
true
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What do we call the place where animals live
habitat
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Fill in the blank: A big hole in a mountain made by a volcano is called a _______.
crater
What does recycling mean?
using old materials again to make new things
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What does the word 'smog' describe?
a) A type of cloud in the sky
b) Thick fog made dirty by pollution
c) A new kind of animal
b) Thick fog made dirty by pollution
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Fill in the blank: A small stream usually flows into a larger _______.
river
Why are rainforests important for wildlife
they are homes for many plants and animals/largest oxygen factory
What is the difference between a waterfall and a stream?
a waterfall falls from high; a stream is a small river that flows gently
What are natural resources?
materials like water, wood, and minerals from nature
Why is solar power better for the environment than coal?
because solar power does not cause pollution like coal does
Describe the difference between a valley and a ridge.
valley is a low area between hills or mountains; a ridge is a long narrow hill or mountain top
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Fill in the blank: A group of animals that live together is called a _______.
a herd (or pack, colony)
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Why is it important to find energy sources that do not pollute?
Because clean energy helps stop damage to the planet, keeps the air and water healthier for people and animals, and helps us have a better future.