General Knowledge Class 4 - Environment And-Its-Conservation Notes

Environment and Its Conservation

Welcome to the chapter on Environment and Its Conservation for Class 4. In this chapter, you will learn what the environment is, why it is important, and how we can protect and conserve it. By the end of this chapter, you will understand how your actions can help keep the Earth clean and healthy!

Introduction

The environment is everything around us—air, water, land, plants, animals, and people. A clean and healthy environment helps all living things grow and stay safe.

Why Is the Environment Important?

• It gives us fresh air to breathe.
• It provides clean water to drink.
• It is home to plants and animals.
• It helps us stay healthy and happy.

Threats to the Environment

• Pollution from vehicles and factories.
• Cutting down trees (deforestation).
• Throwing garbage in rivers and on land.
• Wasting water and electricity.

How Can We Conserve the Environment?

• Plant more trees.
• Use dustbins to throw waste.
• Save water and electricity.
• Recycle and reuse things.
• Say no to plastic bags.
• Do not pollute air, water, or land.

Fun Activity: Eco-Friendly Day

Have a day at home or school where everyone tries to save water, use less electricity, and pick up litter. Share what you did with your friends!

Summary

• The environment is important for all living things.
• Pollution and waste harm the environment.
• We can conserve the environment by planting trees, saving resources, and keeping our surroundings clean.

Practice Questions

1. What is the environment?
2. Name two ways to conserve the environment.
3. Why should we plant more trees?
4. What happens when we pollute water?
5. How can you help keep your school clean?

Challenge Yourself

• Make a poster about saving the environment.
• List three things you can do at home to protect nature.

Did You Know?

• Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22 to remind us to care for our planet!
• Recycling one ton of paper saves about 17 trees.

Glossary

• Environment: Everything around us—air, water, land, plants, and animals.
• Conservation: Saving and protecting nature.
• Pollution: Making air, water, or land dirty.
• Recycle: To use things again instead of throwing them away.

Answers to Practice Questions

1. The environment is everything around us—air, water, land, plants, and animals.
2. Plant trees, save water, use dustbins, recycle (any two).
3. Trees give us oxygen, shade, and keep the air clean.
4. Polluted water can harm animals, plants, and people.
5. By picking up litter, using dustbins, and not wasting water or electricity.

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Protect the environment every day—your actions make a difference!