A. Write in the boxes, 'T' for true and 'F' for false statements.
1. Our earth is experiencing global warming.
2. Trees help to clean the air we breathe in.
3. If we keep using plastic bags, we will not be harming the environment.
4. About 90% of all the animal species that ever lived are now extinct.
5. Soil layers that have taken thousands of years to develop can get worn down in a few months when we cut trees.
B. Name the movement/organization in each of the following:
(i) This movement started in Gubbi Gadde, a small village near Sirsi (Karnataka). It forced the forest department to change their policy on felling the trees. It is also called 'Hug the Tree Green Movement'.
(ii) This is an animal rights organization, based in Virginia, USA. It works to prevent cruelty towards animals, promotes vegetarianism, and campaigns against using animal products for clothing. In India, actor John Abraham is a famous supporter of their cause.
(iii) Led by Medha Patkar, this movement protested against the building of the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River in Gujarat, India. The movement was aimed at providing proper rehabilitation to the people who would lose their homes because of the project.
Answer (2)
The response includes true or false statements about environmental issues, indicating the reality of global warming, the benefits of trees, and the impact of plastic use. It also identifies key movements: the Chipko Movement, PETA, and the Narmada Bachao Andolan. Each movement addresses critical environmental and animal rights issues.
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A. Write in the boxes, 'T' for true and 'F' for false statements:
Our earth is experiencing global warming.
True (T): Global warming is a well-documented phenomenon involving the increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to rising levels of greenhouse gases.
Trees help to clean the air we breathe in.
True (T): Trees absorb carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas, and release oxygen, helping to clean the air and improve air quality.
If we keep using plastic bags, we will not be harming the environment.
False (F): Using plastic bags contributes to environmental pollution, as they take hundreds of years to decompose and can harm wildlife and natural ecosystems.
About 90% of all the animal species, that ever lived, are now extinct.
True (T): It is estimated that about 90% or more of all species that have ever lived on Earth are now extinct, mostly due to natural events over geological time periods.
Soil layers that have taken thousands of years to develop, can get worn down in a few months when we cut trees.
True (T): Deforestation can lead to soil erosion and degradation, quickly wearing down soil layers that have taken millennia to form.
B. Name the movement/organization in each of the following:
(i) This movement started in Gubbi Gadde, a small village near Sirsi (Karnataka). It forced the forest department to change their policy on felling the trees. It is also called 'Hug the Tree Green Movement'.
Chipko Movement: This was an environmental movement in India, where villagers hugged trees to prevent them from being cut down.
(ii) This is an animal rights organization, based in Virginia, USA. It works to prevent cruelty towards animals, promotes vegetarianism, and campaigns against using animal products for clothing. In India, actor John Abraham is a famous supporter of their cause.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA): PETA is one of the largest animal rights organizations in the world, and they advocate for animal rights and ethical treatment.
(iii) Led by Medha Patkar, this movement protested against the building of the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River in Gujarat, India. The movement was aimed at providing proper rehabilitation to the people, who would lose their homes because of the project.
Narmada Bachao Andolan: This movement, led by Medha Patkar, aimed to protect the rights of people affected by the construction of large dams on the Narmada River by ensuring proper rehabilitation and resettlement measures."} 们래<|vq_10518|>{
