Everything we do, from using electricity to throwing away trash, affects the environment. Our 'environmental impact' is how much we change the world around us. Some human activities, like cutting down forests or polluting the air and water, can harm plants, animals, and even ourselves. But don't worry! By learning about these impacts, we can make better choices to protect our amazing planet!
Match the word to its definition:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Pollution | A. Protecting and preserving natural resources. |
| 2. Deforestation | B. The removal of trees from a forest. |
| 3. Conservation | C. Making land, water, air or other parts of the environment dirty and unsafe. |
| 4. Greenhouse Gases | D. Gases in Earth's atmosphere that trap heat. |
| 5. Ecosystem | E. A community of living things and their environment. |
(Answers: 1-C, 2-B, 3-A, 4-D, 5-E)
Use the words below to fill in the blanks in the paragraph. Words: recycle, environment, pollution, resources, protect
We need to __________ our __________ by reducing __________ and conserving __________. One way to help is to __________ paper, plastic, and glass.
(Answers: protect, environment, pollution, resources, recycle)
What are three things you can do at home or at school to reduce your environmental impact?
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