The natural surroundings in which living things live is called the ___.

Environment

True or False: Soil is considered a living component of the environment.

False. Soil is a non-living component of the environment.

Plants depend on ___ from the air to make food.

Carbon dioxide

What percentage of the human body is made up of water?

70%

Riddle: I provide support for plants and shelter for some animals, but I am not alive. What am I?

Soil

Fill in the blank: ___ and ___ are necessary for plants to survive and grow.

Water and sunlight

What is interdependence in the context of the environment?

Interdependence refers to the dependence of living and non-living components on each other within an environment.

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a non-living component of the environment? A) Air B) Water C) Plants D) Soil

C) Plants

Animals depend on plants primarily for ___, ___, and ___.

Food, oxygen, and shelter

True or False: Carnivorous animals are completely independent of plants.

False. Carnivorous animals indirectly depend on plants for food, as they eat herbivorous animals that feed on plants.

What role do animal wastes and dead bodies play in the ecosystem?

They provide nutrients to the soil, which helps plants grow.

Riddle: I help plants reproduce by scattering seeds, but I am not a plant. What am I?

Animals like birds and squirrels

How do insects and birds contribute to fruit production in plants?

They suck nectar from flowers, which helps in the pollination process necessary for fruit production.

True or False: Birds build nests on the ground for laying their eggs.

False. Birds build nests in trees to lay their eggs.

What is one major environmental impact of deforestation?

Deforestation contributes to pollution by disrupting ecosystems and increasing carbon emissions.

Throwing garbage in inappropriate places leads to ___ in the environment.

Pollution

What serious health hazard is associated with the use of plastic bags?

Plastic bags can cause serious health hazards by releasing toxic substances into the environment and potentially contaminating food and water sources.

Riddle: I am often found in rivers, yet I am a waste. I can pollute without a trace. What am I?

Chemical waste

What role does burning fossil fuels play in environmental pollution?

Burning fossil fuels releases pollutants into the air, contributing to air pollution and climate change.