Of food or farming methods: produced without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial chemicals.
organic. Do you ever buy organic products? what about local and fair trade products? What are they? Why? Are you happy to pay more for such items?
What are sources of noise pollution?
Road traffic, airplanes, railroads, construction sites, industrial activitiy, in buildings, products, fireworks etc.
How can we improve air quality in cities?
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Give 3 examples of actions/ things that are very bad for the environment.
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Give 3 examples of actions / things that are very good for the environment.
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This word means that the thing is able to be used again or more than once. For example a cup, a bag or a bottle.
reusable. What are some common items that can be reused in our daily lives? Can you think of an item you typically throw away that could be repurposed?
It is a mixture of plants and vegetable waste which is added to the soil to help plants grow.
compost. What materials are typically compostable, and which should be avoided?
Something that contaminates the environment (soil, water, air).
pollution. What kind of pollution in your neighborhood concerns you the most? Where is the most polluted place you have ever been to?
This is a synthetic material that can be formed when soft. Many toys are made out of it, like Barbie dolls and Lego blocks.
plastic. What do you do to reduce your plastic consumption? What would your home be like without plastic?
What do we call things which we throw away?
garbage, trash, rubbish, waste, litter. Is your country clean or is there a lot of trash on the streets? What could be done to help reduce ubbish?
Those species aren't there any more. They are no longer in existence. They are...
extinct. Give examples of extinct and endangered species.
This is what surrounds us. It may be living or non-living things. It includes physical, chemical and other natural forces.
environment. How do you think your local environment will change in the next 50 years?
This word is used to describe a product that can be bought cheaply and is thrown away after use.
disposable item. What are some examples of such items in your life? What are some disposable items that you could easily replace with reusable versions?
1. When humans remove forests for wood or to use the land where the trees were for
crops, grazing, mining etc. 2. The process of replanting an area with trees.
1 deforestation 2 reforestation
Long-term changes in temperatures and weather. They can be caused by people and they can also be natural - caused by the sun's activity or large volcanic eruptions.
climate change. What kinds of severe weather will increase due to climate change? What things do you think will become more expensive due to climate change?
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collect and treat used objects and materials to produce materials that can be used again.
recycle . What do you recycle? Do you ever buy any recycled products? Have you ever tried to make something from old things?
