Definitions I
What is the action of clearing trees in a wide area?
Deforestation
What is toxic materials in the environment that cause harm?
pollution
Give an example of symbolism. (the symbol and what it means)
flag-country, wedding ring-love, lion-brave/loyal
What is an example of what causes pollution?
cars, factories, burning fossil fuels, litter, dumping chemicals in the water, oil spills, burning crops
What can we do to help reduce pollution?
What is when income is distributed unequally among a population?
income inequality
FREEBEE: What are ways you can be helpful in your classes for the teacher and other students?
multiple answers
What is an example of why someone would need to seek asylum in another country?
war, persecution, seeking safety from violence
What is an example of overexploitation?
over fishing, over hunting
How can someone advocate for what they believe in?
protest, talk with government representatives, speaking up for someone, giving money for a cause
What is something that represents or stands for an idea, object, or relationship?
symbol or symbolism
What is controlling or banning the media by the government?
censorship
What is an example of deforestation?
clearing trees for farming/agriculture, building homes, making paper or other products
How do poachers make money?
illegally hunting and animal and selling its parts (tusks, horns, fur, skin, etc.)
FREEBIE: How can you prepare and do your best in school?
study at home, practice writing correctly, listen and participate in class, ask questions,
What is the illegal hunting or capturing of animals?
poaching
What is excessively removing a species from the wild and causing to it become endangered or extinct?
overexploitation
What is NOT an example of income inequality?
everyone gets paid the same
Why is the rainforest important?
help keep air clean, make oxygen, help with the water cycle and regulates Earth's temperatures
What can people do to stop exploitation of something?
boycott (stop buying that food), fish farms, limits on how much to catch/hunt
What is protection granted to a person who has left their country as a refugee?
asylum
What is someone who supports and speaks out for something they believe in?
advocat
What is a way a government censors the media?
multiple answers: firewalls, block apps/websites, doesn't allow certain movies/music/books
What are some issues people are advocates for?
environment, animal rights, women's rights, not bullying, eating healthy
What can people do to help limit deforestation?
plant new trees, limit the number of trees cut, don't use products that are made from trees,