Understanding Environments

What defines an environment?

• A place with only living things

• A place with only water bodies

• A collection of living and nonliving things in a specific area

• A region with only nonliving things

Which of the following is a characteristic of desert environments?

• Low rainfall

• Dense forests

• Abundant water bodies

• High rainfall

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by oceans?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

Which human activity is NOT mentioned as harmful to the environment?

• Deforestation

• Pollution from factories

• Planting trees

• Overfishing

What is a simple action you can take to help the environment?

• Drive more often

• Use more plastic

• Recycle water bottles

• Leave lights on