Question

vocabulary
term definition example sentence
ecossystems (noun) places where plants, animals, and the environment work together to survive. ecosystems provide us with clean air, water, and food.
deforestation (noun) the act of cutting down forests, often to make room for farms or cities. deforestation destroys habitats and affects the air and water in those areas.
pollution (noun) the presence of harmful substances like trash or chemicals that damage the environment. pollution can poison animals and make water unsafe to drink.
biodiversity (noun) the variety of life in an ecosystem, including different plants and animals. invasive species can reduce biodiversity by pushing out native plants and animals.
renewable (adjective) able to be used repeatedly because it is naturally replaced, such as solar or wind energy. many communities are using renewable energy like solar power to protect ecosystems.
multiple choice questions
question #1 question #2 question #3
what happens when humans clear land for farming or cities? how can people reduce pollution to help ecosystems? what is one way invasive species harm ecosystems?
a. animals and plants get more space to live. a. by planting trees and using renewable energy. a. they help local species grow stronger.
b. it helps ecosystems grow stronger. b. by picking up litter, using fewer chemicals, and turning off outdoor lights. b. they clean the environment by eating trash.
c. animals and plants lose their homes, which can lead to extinction. c. by clearing land for farming and building roads. c. they take over and push out local species, reducing biodiversity.

Explanation:

For Question #1, deforestation (clearing land for farming or cities) destroys habitats, causing animals and plants to lose homes and potentially face extinction. For Question #2, picking up litter reduces trash - a form of pollution, using fewer chemicals reduces chemical pollution, and turning off outdoor lights can reduce light pollution. For Question #3, invasive species push out local species, which reduces biodiversity in ecosystems.

Answer:

Question #1: C. Animals and plants lose their homes, which can lead to extinction.
Question #2: B. By picking up litter, using fewer chemicals, and turning off outdoor lights.
Question #3: C. They take over and push out local species, reducing biodiversity.