5-1 Chapter 7: Concepts Review

Match the concepts with its definition. Resilience is the ecosystem’s ability to recover from change. Natural phenomena are events that occur without human intervention. Ecological disturbances are temporary changes in the environmental conditions of an ecosystem. Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or elements into an environment. Forest fires, hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and floods are examples of: Climate change Ecological disturbances Natural phenomena An overflowing river and a landslide are examples of: Climate change Ecological disturbances Natural phenomena By polluting the environment we modify its natural conditions. False True By polluting the environment we can _ the equilibrium of ecosystems and how they work. affect benefit maintain When we threaten the conservation of natural resources, we mean that we take care of it we put it in risk we preserve it Identify the types of pollution. Write the correct answer inside the box. (Write your answers in lowercase letters) air soil water Match the concepts with its definitions. Greenhouse gases gases that have the capacity to heat the atmosphere by trapping heat from the sun. Global warming is the constant increase in the temperature of the atmosphere and the oceans. Climate change is the name given to the pattern of recent alterations experienced on Earth. Mention the four greenhouse gases we learned in this chapter.Write your answer in lowercase letters. methane ozone water vapor carbon dioxide Global warming causes the melting of many glaciers and a rise in the sea level, but the animals are safe. False True Because of climate change, hurricanes are _. less common stronger weaker Is a set of practices for economic, social, and cultural development and planning that ensure the best possible conservation of ecosystems and natural resources. Climate change Planning Sustainable development Is plan how to build houses and communities, but without damaging the ecosystems. Climate change Planning Sustainable development Click on the blank and select a work from the wordbank to complete the sentences. What can we do to conserve the environment?1. Restore wetlands, mangroves, and coral reefs.2. Adapt cities to the landscape and restore flood plains.3. Conserve the habitats and plant more to have cooler cities and maintain the vegetation and biodiversity. 4. To conserve the water resources we should take all precautions, use rainwater collection systems, and restore the landscape and wetlands. Observe the image and answer the questions below: What are Earthships? Why Earthships are important to conserve the environment?