Flashcards on Environmental Science: People and Nature

Environmental Science: People and Nature – Student Guide

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What are some simple actions people can take to protect forests?

Don't make fires, don't cut wood, don't drop litter, avoid causing forest fires, be quiet, walk along official paths, take litter with you, observe an

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Question: What are some simple actions people can take to protect forests?

Answer: Don't make fires, don't cut wood, don't drop litter, avoid causing forest fires, be quiet, walk along official paths, take litter with you, observe an

Card 2

Question: What three actions are summed up to help save the planet through waste management?

Answer: Reduce, reuse and recycle.

Card 3

Question: Why do protesters in the 'Fridays for Future' movement ask for a transition from fossil fuels?

Answer: They ask for a transition to renewable energy to address climate change and global warming caused by fossil fuel use.

Card 4

Question: Give two examples of sustainable behaviours mentioned to help the environment.

Answer: Use more sustainable transport and correctly manage waste.

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Question: According to the text, who are some groups that work to protect nature?

Answer: Environmentalists, ecologists, biologists, volunteers and nature lovers.

Card 6

Question: What question does the text suggest people should consider about global warming?

Answer: What is global warming, why is it happening, and what do people do against it?

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Question: What should you do with your litter when visiting a forest?

Answer: Take your litter with you; do not drop litter in forests.

Card 8

Question: What is one consequence mentioned if we don't reduce, reuse and recycle?

Answer: The text implies negative consequences for the planet (it asks 'What will happen if we don't do it?'), meaning environmental degradation and harm to E

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Question: What behaviour regarding animals is allowed in a forest according to the guidance?

Answer: Observe animals (without disturbing them) and be quiet; do not hunt or disturb them.

Card 10

Question: Why are the three arrows in the recycling symbol shown to go one way?

Answer: They represent a continuous loop of reducing, reusing and recycling—materials move through a closed cycle rather than back and forth.