Ecological problem in Kr

Ecological problems in Kyrgyzstan

7-grade

Work wit a partner and answer the questions.

• 1)What does the word “environment” mean?
• 2)What are the most serious environmental problems?
• 3)Where does the air pollution in the sities mostly come from?
• 4)Why should we solve ecological problems as soon as possible?

Heavy industry

Traffic

Water pollution

Soil pollution

Cattle overgrazing

Glacial melting

Flooding

Mudflows

Landslides

Look at the pictures of ecological problems. Which of them are present in Kyrgyzstan?

Mark the sentences as true or false.

• 1)In Kyrgyzstan there are a lot of plants and factories that spoil ecology.
• 2)Traffic causes a lot of air pollution.
• 3)Water pollution is stronger in the south of Kyrgyzstan.
• 4)People in Kyrgyzstan are very careful with water and chemicals.
• 5)Uranium and gold mines have a positive effect on the environment in Kyrgyzstan.
• 6)Global warming causes a lot of problems for the environment in Kyrgyzstan.

Do you know about any environmental problems in the area where you live? Tell your classmates about them.