Chapter 2: Lesson 3: Environment Issues

A resource is something that is _______ that comes from the earth, such as water, land, and minerals.

There are positive consequences of environmental change.

• true

• false

Answer explanation

What are the 3 R's for saving the planet?

• Refresh, Regain, Recycle

• Reuse, Renew, Reuse

• Reduce, Reuse, Renew

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Conserve means to avoid wasting energy. How will you conserve? Provide 3-5 sentences to support your response.

Identify two examples of human impact on the environment.

• Dams can flood animal habitats.

• global cooling

• sea pollution

• Humans plant trees to help clean the air.

It is important t save the Chesapeake Bay.

• True

• False

Why is it important to save the Chesapeake Bay?

• to watch the health of the bay

• to control fishing and crabbing so the fish and crab do not disappear.

• because a large population of people live there

• because Maryland has lost more than half of its wetlands

Dams provide cheaper electricity to nearby cities.

• false

• true

Animals can become __________ in plastic bags.

Will you work to save the Maryland from environmental issues?

• Absolutely, I want to make a poster to share!

• Sure I will help by doing my part.

• I will work to keep my hope clean to help the environment.