Learning Outcome:

Recognise some ways that human

activities affect the environment
How Human Activities
Harm the Environment
Deforestation
Definition
the clearing of forest or large areas of land
are logged
Problems
 flooding
 landslides and mudslides can occur
 topsoil is washed away
 trees are also an important component of the
water cycle
 forests home to a large number of animals
Strip Mining

Definition
surface mining that involves excavating
earth, rock, and other material
Problems
 water pollution
 landslides
 fires
 Hazards/risks to public health and safety
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Over harvesting

Definition
removal of plants or animals to the point that
it is challenging to maintain viable population
level

Problems
 imbalance in the food chain
 coming to an end or dying out of a species
Pollution
Definition
adding harmful substances or products into the
environment including
 Water, air, soil, noise

Problems
 respiratory diseases in human beings
 migratory birds may change their course/route
 decrease in a number of large life forms
 noise pollution leads to increase in stress, anxiety
and problems related to hearing
Littering

Myths About Littering

 The practice of littering occurs because there
are insufficient bins available.
 The practice of littering has no harmful
effects.
 The cleaning up of litter is the street
cleaner’s job.
 Only children and teenagers litter.
What Is Littering?
 The careless discarding
of light weight waste
material.

 The disposing of waste

items in places other than
the bin.

 It is a practice that is
carried out by persons
who don’t care for the
environment.
 Facts About Littering

 Littering has many harmful

effects; it can attract pests
and vermin, causing health
problems, it causes our
environment to look unclean
and unhealthy, and when
thrown into seas and rivers, it
can kill aquatic life and affect
water quality.
Oil Spills
Definition
an accidental release of oil
Problems
 hypothermia in birds and marine mammals
 marine mammals and birds become easy prey
 birds and animals sink or drown
 wild life can not feed due to contamination of their
environment
 damage to the insides of animals and birds bodies
Anyone wants to live in this
environment?
Some ways we can care

 Plant Trees
 Clear up litter
 Take public transport, cycling, walk
 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Assessment on Activity Book
and Pupil’s Book
 Worksheet 6, page 46
 Worksheet 7, page 47-48
 Let’s review, page 49
 Exercise page 81, pupil’s book
What Can YOU Do To Maintain A
Clean School Environment?
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