Worksheet: Our Environment - 1
Q1: Name the following.
(i) Gases that trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere and cause global warming
(ii) Things that rot and mix with the soil.
(ii) Waste that does not rot or decompose naturally.
Q2: True or False.
(i) If you use a plastic bag again and again you help reduce garbage.
(ii) A safe way to dispose of garbage is to burn it.
(iii) Non-biodegradable waste does not rot.
(iv) Acid rain can damage trees, buildings, and water bodies.
Q3: Cross Puzzle
Hint:
Q4: Fill in the blanks.
(i) Drinking polluted water can cause diseases such as _____ and _____.
(ii) Harmful substances in the air, water and soil are called _____.
(iii) Planting more trees helps to reduce _______ pollution.
(iv) Using the 5R rule helps in managing _______ effectively.
(v) Recycling materials like paper, plastic, and glass helps to reduce _____ waste.
Q5: Answer the following questions in brief.
(i) What is recycling? Name three materials that can be recycled.
(ii) What harm do plastic bags cause if thrown in a drain?
(iii) List the causes of land pollution.
(iv) Explain how global warming occurs.
(v) Explain the 5R rule. How does it help in reducing waste?
Q6: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
(i) Acid rain is caused by
(a) air pollution
(b) water pollution
(c) soil pollution
(d) neither of these
(ii) Our environment consists of
(a) living things only
(b) non-living things only
(c) both living and non-living things
(d) neither living nor non-living things
(iii) Which of these causes soil pollution?
(a) Garbage
(b) Smoke
(c) Cutting trees
(d) All of these
(iv) This is a gas which protects us from the ultra violet rays of the sun.
(a) Oxygen
(b) Ozone
(c) Methane
(d) Carbon dioxide
(v) Which of the following actions helps reduce air pollution?
(a) Burning garbage
(b) Planting trees
(c) Using more plastic
(d) Cutting down forests
FAQs on Worksheet: Our Environment - 1
| 1. What are some examples of environmental issues that affect our planet? |  |
| 2. How can individuals help protect the environment in their daily lives? | |
| 3. What are some ways in which human activities impact the environment? | |
| 4. How does climate change affect our environment and ecosystems? | |
| 5. What are some solutions to combat environmental issues and promote sustainability? | |
