Environmental Issues in the United Kingdom
Social Studies
Environmental Issues in the United Kingdom starts at 4 and continues till grade 5.
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Describe one way schools in the UK can help the environment.
Describe one way you can help protect the environment at home.
Explain why flooding is a problem in some parts of the UK.
Explain why it is important to keep rivers and lakes clean in the UK.
Explain why it is important to protect endangered species in the UK.
Name one endangered animal species found in the United Kingdom.
What is meant by the term 'carbon footprint'?
A new housing estate is being built near a protected woodland in England. What are two possible environmental impacts of this development, and how could they be reduced?
What is the main cause of air pollution in large UK cities? (1) Car exhaust fumes (2) Littering (3) Planting trees (4) Recycling
What is the name of the international agreement the UK signed to help fight climate change? (1) Paris Agreement (2) London Agreement (3) Kyoto Protocol (4) Green Deal
Which of the following is a fossil fuel? (1) Solar energy (2) Wind energy (3) Coal (4) Hydroelectric power
Which of the following is a reason why bees are important in the UK? (1) They make honey (2) They pollinate plants (3) They eat plastic (4) They cause pollution
Fill in the blank: The UK aims to reach net zero carbon emissions by the year __________.
Fill in the blank: The UK government encourages people to use __________ bags instead of single-use plastic bags.
Fill in the blank: The UK government encourages people to use public __________ to reduce air pollution.
Fill in the blank: The UK has many __________ parks to protect wildlife and natural habitats.
True or False: Composting food waste can help reduce the amount of rubbish sent to landfill.
True or False: Littering in parks can harm animals and plants.
True or False: The River Thames has been affected by water pollution in the past.
True or False: The UK has banned the use of plastic straws in many places to help reduce plastic pollution.
