The Earth is My Home : Practice Questions

Under the topic of The Earth is My Home, which national water conservation project is specifically listed as an example of our country’s environmental and resource solutions?

Which continent is the largest in terms of land area?

Water pollution is a significant environmental problem in many urban areas, including parts of Hong Kong. Which of the following is the most direct human activity that contributes to water pollution, and what is a crucial individual responsibility to address it?

In the learning theme The Earth is My Home, the surface of the Earth is described as being divided into \(7\) continents. How many oceans are identified in the syllabus distribution?

The "Convert Farmland into Forest Programme" in our country is a large-scale environmental initiative. What is its main goal?

What is one simple way we can practice green living at home to save energy?

What is one main cause of global warming, and what is one simple action we can take to help reduce it?

Explain what "waste reduction at source" means in the context of environmental conservation, and give one practical example of how practicing it helps protect our environment.

Natural resources are things we get from nature that help us live and grow. What are natural resources?

Give two examples of natural resources that humans use almost every single day.

The Earth's diverse environments present different challenges and require various adaptations from people.

(a) Imagine you live in a region that often experiences droughts. What is a drought, and how can it significantly impact a community's fresh water supply?

(b) People living in areas with very cold winters need to adapt their lifestyles to stay warm. Describe two specific ways their housing or clothing might be different compared to people living in hot climates, and explain how each adaptation helps them cope with the cold.