JSS 1 Social and Citizenship Studies Flashcards: Environmental Protection, Climate Change and Sustainable Practices

Question 1

What is the environment?

Accepted Answer

all living and non-living surroundings that affect life

Question 2

Environmental protection means ____.

Accepted Answer

preventing damage and conserving natural resources

Question 3

Planting trees on land that previously lacked forest is called ____.

Accepted Answer

afforestation

Question 4

Afforestation protects soil by reducing erosion and ____.

Accepted Answer

absorbing rain impact

Question 5

Energy from sunlight is a ____ source.

Accepted Answer

renewable

Question 6

Renewable energy helps protect the environment by reducing ____ emissions.

Accepted Answer

greenhouse-gas

Question 7

Proper waste management includes reducing, reusing and ____.

Accepted Answer

recycling

Question 8

Separating paper, glass and plastic at source makes ____ easier.

Accepted Answer

waste recovery

Question 9

Climate change can raise sea levels through warming oceans and melting ____.

Accepted Answer

ice

Question 10

Long periods without adequate rain can produce ____.

Accepted Answer

drought

Question 11

More intense rainfall can increase the risk of ____.

Accepted Answer

flooding

Question 12

Climate change threatens biodiversity when species lose suitable ____.

Accepted Answer

habitats

Question 13

Protecting forests benefits communities by supporting clean air, water and ____.

Accepted Answer

biodiversity

Question 14

Sustainable practice means meeting present needs without harming the ability of ____ generations to meet theirs.

Accepted Answer

future

Question 15

A student protects the environment by using a refillable bottle instead of ____.

Accepted Answer

single-use plastic bottles

Question 16

Which action protects a school environment: planting trees, burning plastic, blocking drains or wasting water?

Accepted Answer

planting trees

Question 17

Turning off unused electrical appliances conserves ____.

Accepted Answer

energy

Question 18

Environmental laws are useful because they set standards and penalties for ____.

Accepted Answer

pollution and resource damage

Question 19

A clean-up treats existing litter, while reducing waste prevents pollution at the ____.

Accepted Answer

source

Question 20

The long-term benefit of environmental protection is a healthier, more ____ society.

Accepted Answer

sustainable

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