English For Today Class 9

Man and climate

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B. Read the statements below and say if they are true/false. If false, give the correct information.

1. Fossil fuels are burned at an alarming rate due to industrialization.

Answer True

2. Coal is the only fuel used for generating energy.

Answer False.
Correct ans: There are other fuels like mineral oil and natural gas, used for generating energy.

3. How is Mother's Day usually observed?

Answer False.
Correct ans: At present, nearly 85 million barrels of crude oil are used daily.

4. At present, nearly 85 million barrels of crude oil are used weekly.

Answer False.
Correct ans: Deforestation is caused by humans.

5. Deforestation is caused by nature.

Answer True

6. Fossil fuels release carbon dioxide every time they are burnt.

Answer True.

7. Deforestation creates dual problems.

Answer True.

C. Match the meanings in column B and the words/phrases in column A.

1. Sun's radiation

energy that is transmitted from the sun in the form of rays or waves or particles

2. Fossil fuels

burning of coal usually in industrial plants.

3. Combustion of coals

non-renewable sources of energy that come from the remains of plants and animals

4. Crude oil

a naturally occuring, unrefined petroleum product that can be refined to produce usable products such as diesel, gasoline, heating oil, jet fuel, kerosene etc.

5. Raw materials

a basic material or substance used in the production or manufacturing of goods

6. Deforestation

the process used by plants to convert light energy captured from the sun to chemical energy

7. Photosynthesis

intentional destructions or removal of trees and other vegetations for agricultural, commercial, housing or firewood use

D. Write a letter to the Editor of a newspaper expressing your concern about growing deforestation in your area. Describe how deforestation is changing your environment. Also suggest what actions could be taken to stop cutting down trees. Follow the clues below.

• dangers caused by deforestation
• increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
• the greenhouse effect
• making people aware of the adverse effect of deforestation
• making an action plan to stop deforestation

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