G1 W3 Ecology - Taking - Care - of - Earth

Ecology: Taking Care of Earth
Name:
Answer the following questions based on the
reading passage. Don’t forget to go back to the
The term ecology comes from a Greek word that means “the study passage whenever necessary to find or confirm
of the house.” Ecology is the study of how all living things interact with your answers.
their environments. In a way, Earth is the house of all living things. We all
live together on this planet and it is our home. Today, we also understand
ecology to mean taking care of the Earth so that humans, plants and 1) The passage compares Earth to a house. How are
animals can all thrive. However, we can damage the environment. they alike?
Sometimes the damage is rreversible
Ecology is a huge area of study. It covers every part of a living
creature’s ecosystem that affects its ability to live. Ecology considers
how a living thing reacts to climate, soil conditions. It also studies how
much clean water is available and and the amount natural resources. By 2) What does ecology study?
learning about how living things, including humans, affect each other,
we can make smart decisions that protect all living things and the
resources they need.
There are many things that children can do to help make sure that
their world stays healthy. The decisions you are making today can affect
3) Sometimes Earth-friendly products are a little more
the future.
expensive. Why should you buy them anyway?
Conservation is one area of ecology where we can all make
a difference. It does not matter how old we are or where we live.
Conservation means using Earth’s limited resources wisely so that they
don’t run out. When you are home, take a moment to think about how
you use resources. Many people waste resources. Leaking toilets, half-
filled dishwashers or clothes washers, and unattended hoses all waste 4) Why do you think people leave lights on when they
precious water. If you leave lights on and appliances running in rooms are not using them?
where they are not being used, you are wasting energy.
There’s another way we can help conserve Earth’s resources. We can
show our support of businesses that make their products using methods
and materials that do not damage Earth. By buying their products, we are
telling them that we appreciate their efforts to be Earth-friendly. 5) What is one thing that you, personally, could do
We need to take the time to learn about how to save resources. today to help conserve resources?
More importantly, we must then put into practice what we learn. Children
can do their part. They can show their families some ways to save
resources. Together, we can all make a difference.
Cross-Curricular Reading Comprehension Worksheets: D-36 of 36
Ecology: Taking Care of Earth Name: Key

Answer the following questions based on the
reading passage. Don’t forget to go back to the
The term ecology comes from a Greek word that means “the study passage whenever necessary to find or confirm
of the house.” Ecology is the study of how all living things interact with your answers.
their environments. In a way, Earth is the house of all living things. We all
live together on this planet and it is our home. Today, we also understand Actual wording of answers may vary.
ecology to mean taking care of the Earth so that humans, plants and 1) The passage compares Earth to a house. How are
animals can all thrive. However, we can damage the environment. they alike?
Sometimes the damage is rreversible Earth is like a house for all living things.
Ecology is a huge area of study. It covers every part of a living
creature’s ecosystem that affects its ability to live. Ecology considers
how a living thing reacts to climate, soil conditions. It also studies how
much clean water is available and and the amount natural resources. By 2) What does ecology study?
learning about how living things, including humans, affect each other,
we can make smart decisions that protect all living things and the Itstudieshowliving thingsinteractwith
resources they need. their environment.
There are many things that children can do to help make sure that
their world stays healthy. The decisions you are making today can affect 3) Sometimes Earth-friendly products are a little
the future. more expensive. Why should you buy them anyway?
Conservation is one area of ecology where we can all make Itshowssupportfor companieswho arenot using
a difference. It does not matter how old we are or where we live.
Conservation means using Earth’s limited resources wisely so that they materials or methods that might harm the Earth.
don’t run out. When you are home, take a moment to think about how
you use resources. Many people waste resources. Leaking toilets, half- 4) Why do you think people leave lights on when
filled dishwashers or clothes washers, and unattended hoses all waste
they are not using them?
precious water. If you leave lights on and appliances running in rooms
where they are not being used, you are wasting energy. student’schoice; exampleofcorrectanswer: They
There’s another way we can help conserve Earth’s resources. We can forget to turn them off.
show our support of businesses that make their products using methods
and materials that do not damage Earth. By buying their products, we are
telling them that we appreciate their efforts to be Earth-friendly. 5) What is one thing that you, personally, could do
We need to take the time to learn about how to save resources. today to help conserve resources?
More importantly, we must then put into practice what we learn. Children student’s choice: example of correct answer:
can do their part. They can show their families some ways to save
Remember to turn off the lights.
resources. Together, we can all make a difference.

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