JSS1 Social and Citizenship Studies

In simple terms, what is the environment?

• Only the non-living things in our community

• Our surroundings where we live, work, and play

• The introduction of harmful substances to the soil

• The planting of trees to replace cut ones

Which of the following is a direct cause of deforestation?

• Planting trees

• Heavy rainfall

• Logging and building of houses

• Proper waste disposal

Using renewable resources like solar energy and practicing afforestation are ways to ensure:

• Water pollution

• Environmental sustainability

• Climate change

• Soil erosion

Climate change refers to long-term changes in weather conditions over a long period. What is its main cause?

• Human activities that increase harmful gases in the atmosphere

• Saving electricity and water

• Wearing appropriate clothing for the weather

• Building drainage systems

Which of the following is an effect of climate change?

• Decrease in global temperatures

• Better agricultural production

• Drought, desertification, and flooding

• Improved ecosystem health

Actions taken to *reduce or prevent* climate change (like using solar power) are known as:

• Climate change adaptation

• Climate change mitigation

• Bush burning

• Deforestation

Disasters are generally categorized into two main types. What are they?

• Epidemic and Pandemic

• Natural disasters and Man-made disasters

• Prevention and Preparedness

• Flood and Erosion

Which of the following is considered a cause of flooding?

• First-aid training

• Keeping emergency contact numbers

• Building on waterways and blocked drainage systems

• Observing safety rules at home

Having early warning systems and evacuation routes ready before a disaster strikes is an example of:

• Disaster Preparedness

• Disaster Prevention

• Environmental pollution

• An epidemic

The process of predicting when and where a disaster is likely to occur by studying weather conditions is called:

• Environmental protection

• Disaster forecasting

• Community policing

• Afforestation