A.1. Encircle the words which you think are damaging our environment and making the quality of our life poorer each day.
Answer – Here are the words you should encircle because they harm the environment:
rubbish
toxic waste
plastic
vehicular emission
electronic/electric gadgets
depleting forests
These items contribute to pollution, waste buildup and climate change.
A.3. Tick (✓) the correct option to complete the given statements.
(i) The plants inside a greenhouse—
remain warm because of glass,
are damaged because of carbon dioxide,
grow more quickly.
Answer – remain warm because of glass,
(ii) The ice at the poles is melting because—
It is too hot at the poles
the number of penguins is less there,
of the greenhouse effect.
Answer – of the greenhouse effect.
(iii) Hurricanes are likely to turn— l
ess frequent in number,
unpredictable and violent.
Slower
Answer – unpredictable and violent.
(iv) The first big conference to fight climate change was held in—
Japan
the United States of America.
India
Answer – Japan
(v) Global warming affects—
poor people the most,
rich people the most,
no one in particular.
Answer – poor people the most,
- 4. Find out from the text:
(i) the gas that keeps the earth warm.
Answer – Carbon dioxide
(ii) the place that will become drier due to greenhouse effect.
Answer – Great Plains of America
(iii) these are melting in the Arctic and the Antarctica.
Answer – Ice-sheets and glaciers
(iv) energy-hungry lifestyle consumes it in large amounts.
Answer – Fossil fuels (like coal, oil, gas)
(v) it will overflow and enter the land.
Answer – Ocean/Sea water
A.5. Answer the following questions very briefly.
(i) What will cause the water in the oceans to overflow?
Answer – Melting ice and expansion of warm water.
(ii) Why was a conference held at Kyoto? Was it fruitful?
Answer – To find ways to fight climate change. No, most countries didn’t follow through on their promises.
(iii) What are the reasons for global warming?
Answer – Burning of fossil fuels and releasing carbon dioxide into the air.
(iv) Why do you think the poor will suffer the most due to climate change?
Answer – Because they lack resources to protect themselves and did not cause the problem.
A.6. Find words from the text which are similar in meaning to the following:
Given Word | Word from Text | Meaning |
(i) effect (para 2) | impact | result, influence |
(ii) very strong (para 3) | violent | intense, destructive |
(iii) meeting (para 4) | conference | gathering or discussion session |
(iv) consume quickly (para 6) | guzzle | to use greedily or heavily |
(v) living place (para 7) | habitat | home of animals/plants |
(vi) struggle (para 8) | battle | fight or challenge |
A.7. Life Skills
What can children do to fight climate change? Hold a discussion in the class. Make a list of the steps/measures suggested by your class fellows.
Answer – Class Discussion – Suggested Steps:
Switch off lights and fans when not needed
Use public transport, walk or cycle to nearby places
Plant more trees
Avoid using plastic
Recycle paper, bottles, and clothes
Take short showers and save water
Spread awareness through posters and skits
Carry your own cloth or jute bags while shopping
Turn off taps properly
Use reusable bottles and lunchboxes
- 8. Value Based Question
One of your neighbours wastes a lot of electricity and often lets his water tank overflow. What would you do to convince him to stop this wastage?
I would politely talk to my neighbour and explain how saving electricity and water helps both the environment and his electricity bill. I would share simple tips like turning off appliances when not in use and fixing overflowing tanks. I could show him pictures or short videos about how such waste harms the planet. If possible, I would invite him to a school campaign or share a poster that explains the importance of saving resources.
A.9. Imagine you are Pingoo, the Penguin. Express your happiness at the positive steps taken by the children and adults alike to fight climate change.
Hello dear friends,
I’m Pingoo, the Penguin from Antarctica! I’m so happy to see many children and adults taking steps to stop climate change. Thank you for planting trees, using bicycles, saying no to plastic, and spreading awareness. Every little action counts. You are not just helping us penguins, but also saving the whole planet. Please continue to protect the Earth. It’s our only home.
With love and hope,
Pingoo