Many environmental problems are caused by human actions including pollution, deforestation, desertification, and habitat loss. Pollution is the accumulation of harmful substances in the air, water, and ground. Deforestation is the disappearance of forests from cutting down trees. Desertification is the transformation of landscapes into desert areas as the soil becomes dry and poor. Habitat loss occurs when natural areas are destroyed for housing and industry. Children can help address these issues by reducing garbage production, avoiding cutting down trees, and protecting natural areas.

2. All the living things and the characteristics of the area where we live (temperature, humidity, soil, etc)

3. POLLUTION DEFORESTATION DESERTIFICATION EXTINCTION OF ANIMALS HABITAT LOSS

4. The accumulation of harmful substances on the ground, water and air causes pollution. Dissapearance of forest, cutting down of trees, pollution and fires cause Desertification.

5. The transformation of some landscapes into desert areas when the soil becomes dry and poor is called desertification Habitat loss occurs when natural areas are destroyed to make room for housing or industry. Excessive development, hunting, fires and other actions cause extinction of animals.

7. Many environmental problems are caused by human actions. That is why we are responsible for finding solutions to these problems. Reduce pollution: reduce the amount of garbage we produce.

8. 2. Avoid cutting down trees: we can plant trees in agricultural areas or substitute wood for other materials. 3. Outlaw the hunting of animals: if animals are in danger of extinction.

9. 4. Protect specific natual areas: they are important becuase of their natural resources. Hunting and cutting trees must be forbidden.

11. LET´S SEE IF YOU REMEMBER: 1. What is the environment? 2. Mention some of the problems according to each picture. All the living things and the characteristics of the area where they live (temperature, humidity, soil, etc) POLLUTION EXTINCTION OF ANIMALS DESERTIFICATION

12. 4. Which are the possible solutions for the environmental problems? Protect natural areas Reduce amount of garbage Avoid cutting down trees. 3. What is the difference between Deforestation and Desertification? Deforestation is the cutting down of trees and dissapearance of forests. Desertification is the transformation of some landscapes into desert areas.

13. 4. Can children do something to help with these problems? YES! Use all sheets in your notebook. Turn the tap off while brushing your teeth. Turn TV off when not watching it.