Environmental Impact and Ecosystem Understanding

Bill Nye, alongside Woodsy Owl, discusses the human environment ecosystem on Earth Day 1997. He explains how Earth functions as a closed system, where waste does not disappear but accumulates in landfills. The video demonstrates how pollution affects air and water, emphasizing the interconnectedness of ecosystems. Bill Nye concludes with a call to action, urging viewers to care for the environment.

What are some components of the human environment ecosystem mentioned in the video?

• Mountains and rivers

• Farm animals and crops

• Volcanoes and glaciers

• Deserts and oceans

What is the main idea about Earth discussed in the second section?

• Earth is a closed system

• Earth is a dynamic system

• Earth is an open system

• Earth is a flat system

What happens to waste when it is placed in a landfill?

• It remains there permanently

• It disappears

• It is recycled

• It turns into energy

What is demonstrated with the earth pollution model?

• The movement of tectonic plates

• The growth of trees

• The impact of human air pollution

• The creation of new ecosystems

What causes the air to appear foggy in the demonstration?

• Temperature changes

• Sunlight reflection

• Particles in the air

• Clouds forming

What happens to air pollution when it rains?

• It evaporates

• It stays in the air

• It washes down onto the land

• It turns into snow

How does the video describe the ecosystem?

• As a disconnected system

• As a series of isolated parts

• As a random collection of elements

• As an interconnected system

What rhetorical question is asked about water pollution?

• Would you swim in this water?

• Would you drink water like this?

• Would you fish in this lake?

• Would you bathe in this river?

What is the call to action at the end of the video?

• Ignore the land

• Pollute the environment

• Cut down more trees

• Lend a hand and care for the land

Who is featured alongside Bill Nye in the video?

• Smokey Bear

• The Lorax

• Woodsy Owl

• Captain Planet