🌍 Part 1: Understanding Environmental Impacts

1. Which of the following are examples of human activities that impact the environment? (Check all that apply)

Building houses and roads

Throwing rubbish in rivers

Planting native trees

Using cars and buses

Creating recycling programmes

2. What is the main cause of water pollution in New Zealand rivers and lakes?

Natural rainfall

Agricultural runoff and urban waste

Fish swimming

Wind erosion

3. Fill in the blanks about environmental challenges:

When humans cut down forests, this is called _______________. This activity can lead to _____________ loss and soil _______________. In New Zealand, introduced species like _____________ and _____________ can harm our native wildlife.

🏞️ Part 2: Local Environmental Issues

4. Match each environmental issue with its main effect:

1. Plastic pollution on beaches

2. Urban development

3. Introduced pests

4. Agricultural runoff

A. Threatens native bird populations

B. Destroys natural habitats

C. Harms marine life and ecosystems

D. Pollutes waterways with chemicals

5. Describe one environmental issue you have observed in your local community:

6. Explain how this issue affects both the environment and people in your community:

💡 Part 3: Solutions and Actions

7. Which actions can help reduce environmental impact? (Check all that apply)

Reducing, reusing, and recycling materials

Using more single-use plastics

Walking or cycling instead of driving

Planting native species

Leaving lights on when not needed

Participating in community clean-up days

8. Design a poster or diagram showing one way to help solve an environmental problem in your community:

9. Describe three specific actions you could take to help protect the environment:

Action 1: _________________________________________________

Action 2: _________________________________________________

Action 3: _________________________________________________

🔍 Part 4: Critical Thinking

10. Why is it important for young people to understand and act on environmental issues?

11. Choose one environmental challenge and explain how it connects to human activities. Use evidence to support your answer:

12. How can communities work together to address environmental challenges? Give two examples:

Human Environmental Impact Challenges

Human Environmental Impact Challenges

🌍 Part 1: Understanding Environmental Impacts

🏞️ Part 2: Local Environmental Issues

💡 Part 3: Solutions and Actions

🔍 Part 4: Critical Thinking

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