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Chapter: 18. The Environment

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What are two essential things our environment provides us with?
Our environment provides us with oxygen to breathe and water to drink, among other necessities.
How do human actions contribute to dirty air?
Human actions such as releasing dust and smoke from cars, buses, and factories make the air dirty.
Name the four different kinds of pollution mentioned in the chapter.
The four different kinds of pollution are air pollution, water pollution, land pollution, and noise pollution.
Why is breathing dirty air harmful to us?
Breathing dirty air can make us sick because it contains pollutants that are unfit for our bodies.
What sound do animals particularly dislike, according to FactPedia?
According to FactPedia, animals do not like the sound of firecrackers or thunder.
What was the main aim of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan programme launched in 2014?
The main aim of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan programme was to fulfill Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of a ‘Clean & hygienic India’ by providing toilets and making the nation garbage free.
Besides factory and home waste, what other human actions contribute to water pollution?
Washing clothes, bathing animals in water bodies, and throwing trash into them are other human actions that contribute to water pollution.
What makes water unfit for sea animals and plants, specifically in oceans?
Oil spills in oceans make the water unfit and harmful for sea animals and plants.
How does land pollution impact farming?
Land pollution makes the land unfit for farming, reducing its ability to grow crops.
Give two examples of sources that cause noise pollution.
Loud music or loudspeakers and the honking of vehicles are two examples of sources that cause noise pollution.
What is the main goal of conserving the environment?
The main goal of conserving the environment is to protect and take care of the Earth, including its air, water, animal and plant life, and humans.
List two ways you can help reduce environmental pollution in your daily life.
Two ways to help reduce environmental pollution are to walk or use a bicycle for short distances instead of vehicles and to avoid using plastic bags by opting for cloth bags.
How should you use resources like water, paper, and electricity to conserve the environment?
To conserve the environment, you should use water, paper, and electricity very carefully, being mindful of waste.
What is a recommended way to save water while bathing?
A recommended way to save water while bathing is to use a bucket instead of taking shower baths.
Explain what ‘Reduce’ means in the context of the 3 R’s.
In the context of the 3 R’s, ‘Reduce’ means to use less of something to minimize waste and consumption.
What was the Chipko Movement and what was its key characteristic?
The Chipko Movement was a non-violent movement where villagers, especially women and children, embraced trees to prevent them from being cut down for timber.
What was the main message Greta Thunberg spread with her ‘School Strike for Climate’?
Greta Thunberg’s main message was to urge governments globally to create laws to curb rising pollution, which contributes to climate change.
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