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📚 Topic Summary
Construction is when we build things like houses, roads, and bridges. While it's important for our communities, it can also affect the environment. This worksheet will help you understand the different ways construction can impact nature and what we can do to help protect our planet. We'll explore things like habitat loss, pollution, and resource use. Get ready to learn and become a planet protector! 🌍
🚧 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term to its correct definition:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Habitat | A. Harmful substances released into the environment |
| 2. Pollution | B. Using resources in a way that meets our needs without harming future generations |
| 3. Deforestation | C. The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism |
| 4. Erosion | D. The clearing of forests |
| 5. Sustainability | E. The process of soil being worn away by wind or water |
(Answers: 1-C, 2-A, 3-D, 4-E, 5-B)
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences below using the words provided: air, water, animals, trees, noise.
- Construction can cause ______ pollution from trucks and machines.
- Cutting down ______ during construction removes habitats for ______.
- ______ pollution can occur when construction materials wash into rivers and lakes.
(Answers: 1. noise, 2. trees, animals, 3. Water)
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine a new school is being built in your neighborhood. What are three things the construction company could do to minimize the negative impact on the environment? 🌳
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