Planet Protectors Challenge

What word means “to cut down a large number of trees in an area”?

• Pollution

• Deforestation

• Recycling

• Overfishing

Answer explanation

The term 'deforestation' specifically refers to the large-scale removal of trees from an area, making it the correct choice. 'Pollution', 'recycling', and 'overfishing' do not relate to cutting down trees.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

What is an example of "social responsibility"?

• Littering in the park

• Volunteering to clean a beach

• Buying more than you need

• Ignoring recycling rules

Answer explanation

Volunteering to clean a beach is an example of social responsibility as it demonstrates a commitment to improving the environment and helping the community, unlike the other options which reflect negative behaviors.

Match the word with its definition (reorder):

• Greed → Wanting more than you need

• Waste → Throwing away usable things

• Sustainability → Using resources without harming future generations

Answer explanation

Greed is defined as wanting more than you need, Waste refers to throwing away usable things, and Sustainability means using resources without harming future generations. All definitions match their respective words correctly.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

True or False: "Pollution only affects humans, not animals or plants."

• False

• True

Answer explanation

False is correct because pollution impacts not only humans but also animals and plants, harming ecosystems and biodiversity.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

What word means “to use something again instead of throwing it away”?

• Discard

• Reuse

• Waste

• Hunt

Answer explanation

The word 'reuse' means to use something again instead of discarding it. In contrast, 'discard' means to throw something away, 'waste' refers to using something carelessly, and 'hunt' is unrelated to the concept.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

At the end of the video, what happens to the planet?

• It becomes clean and healthy

• It is destroyed and lifeless

• It turns into a new city

• It is saved by the animals

Answer explanation

At the end of the video, the planet is depicted as destroyed and lifeless, highlighting the consequences of neglect and environmental degradation, which aligns with the correct answer choice.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

In the video, what does the man take from nature? (select all that apply)

• Trees

• Animals

• Water

• Technology

Answer explanation

In the video, the man takes from nature by collecting trees, animals, and water, which are essential natural resources. Technology is not a natural resource, so it is not included in the correct answers.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Which of these is an example of social irresponsibility shown in the video?

• Protecting forests

• Recycling

• Polluting rivers

• Saving endangered species

Answer explanation

Polluting rivers is an example of social irresponsibility as it harms the environment and public health, contrasting with the positive actions of protecting forests, recycling, and saving endangered species.

True or False: The man in the video represents only a specific person.

• False

• True

Answer explanation

The statement is False because the man in the video symbolizes broader themes or ideas, rather than representing just one specific individual.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

If you could change the ending of the video, what would happen? (short answer – for team creativity points)

Answer explanation

If I could change the ending, I would have the main character discover a hidden talent that helps them overcome the final challenge, leading to a more uplifting and inspiring conclusion.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7