Impacts on Earth: Impacting Earth

The video discusses the observation of a field with tall grass and plants, and how it changes after mowing. It explains that mowing shortens the plants but does not harm them permanently, as they will grow back. The video introduces the concept of impacts, explaining that some, like mowing, are not harmful, while others can be detrimental to the planet.

What is the initial observation made about the plants in the field?

• They are colorful.

• They are wilted.

• They are tall.

• They are very short.

What happens to the plants immediately after mowing?

• They become shorter but are not harmed.

• They change color.

• They die permanently.

• They stop growing forever.

How do the plants recover after being mowed?

• They grow taller again over time.

• They remain short forever.

• They change into a different species.

• They need to be replanted.

What is an impact in the context of the environment?

• A permanent change.

• An effect or a change.

• A type of plant.

• A weather condition.

Which of the following is considered a non-harmful impact on Earth?

• Oil spill

• Pollution

• Mowing a field

• Deforestation