Environmental Awareness and Sustainability Concepts

Amy Joy teaches 25 vocabulary words related to environmental problems and climate change. The video covers topics like heat waves, natural disasters, deforestation, pollution, greenhouse gases, and energy types. It includes quizzes to reinforce learning and offers a downloadable PDF for further practice. The video emphasizes the importance of conservation, renewable energy, waste management, and buying local food to mitigate climate change.

What term describes long periods of extremely hot weather?

• Blizzard

• Monsoon

• Heat Wave

• Cold Snap

Which term refers to the cutting down of forests?

• Deforestation

• Reforestation

• Afforestation

• Urbanization

What is the most common greenhouse gas?

• Methane

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Oxygen

What is the term for energy that can be replenished naturally?

• Non-renewable Energy

• Fossil Fuel

• Nuclear Energy

• Renewable Energy

Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source?

• Solar Energy

• Wind Energy

• Coal

• Hydroelectric Energy

What does it mean to recycle?

• To bury waste

• To burn waste

• To reuse materials

• To throw away materials

What is the term for waste that can be broken down by natural organisms?

• Biodegradable

• Plastic

• Non-biodegradable

• Synthetic

Where can you typically buy local food?

• Farmer's Market

• Supermarket

• Online Store

• Convenience Store

What is a landfill?

• A place where waste is buried

• A renewable energy plant

• A recycling center

• A composting site

What is the benefit of buying local food?

• Increases transportation emissions

• Supports local economy

• Increases food cost

• Decreases food quality