Social Studies

What are the basic needs of animals?

• water, air, food, video games

• air, water, shelter, toys

• air, water, shelter, food

What have people done to forests to meet human needs?

• They bring in water so the trees can grow.

• They heat their homes and offices.

• They cut the trees to build houses.

What is a good way to conserve water?

• take long showers

• Boil water

• Water the garden less

When new structures are being built in our environment we call this

• logging

• construction

• weather

Changes in the environment like logging, construction, hunting are

• human changes

• natural changes

• natural disasters

During the winter, you should wear...

• Swimming trunks, sunglasses and flip flops

• coat, pants and a hat

• shorts, hat and t-shirt

Why do humans clear land?

• to have more parties

• to plants more trees

• to build new construction

Maria lives in Texas. If Maria wants to conserve the vegetation (plants) in her community, what could she decide to do that would make a difference?

• Read a book on the history of her community.

• Buy a ticket for the fair in her town.

• Volunteer to work with a group that cleans the city park.

How do people change their environment to meet the needs of their community?

• Move to another country

• They change the environment by adding roads and clearing trees.

• Go shopping

What is an example of a need?

• TV

• video game

• food