International Green Warrior Olympiad Class 3 Previous Year Papers

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Syllabus:

Clean Water and Sanitation

1. Importance of clean water and sanitation
2. Access to clean water: Sources of clean water, water purification methods, role of water treatment plants
3. Sanitation and hygiene: Importance of proper sanitation, personal hygiene practices, keeping our surroundings clean, handwashing demonstration and practice, diseases that can spread due to poor sanitation and hygiene
4. Water conservation: Understanding the water cycle, ways to conserve water, practical tips for conserving water
5. Water and environment: Impact of pollution on water bodies, importance of clean rivers and oceans

Affordable and Clean Energy

1. Introduction to energy: Understanding what energy is, different forms of energy (e.g., solar, wind, fossil fuels), importance of energy in our daily livesEnergy conservation: The concept of energy conservation, practical tips for saving energy at home and school, energy-efficient appliances and lighting
2. Access to clean energy: How lack of access to clean energy affects communities, solar power in remote areas
3. Renewable and non-renewable energy: Understanding of renewable energy sources (e.g., a solar-powered toy car, a wind turbine), biomass as a renewable energy source, how biomass is used for cooking and heating, environmental benefits and challenges
4. Clean energy and the environment: The impact of clean energy on the environment, reducing greenhouse gas emissions
5. Fossil fuels and pollution: What are fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas)?, the environmental impact of fossil fuel use, air pollution and its consequences, ways to reduce fossil fuel use

Sustainable Cities and Communities

1. Sustainable water management: Rainwater harvesting, water reuse and recycling, role of communities in protecting water sources
2. Sustainable transportation: Introduction to electric and hybrid vehicles, bicycles as a sustainable mode of transportation, reducing carbon emissions through transportation choices, eco-friendly transportation
3. Sustainable materials: Identifying sustainable materials (e.g., paper, cloth, glass), harmful materials (e.g., plastics), exploring biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials
4. Sustainable energy sources: Introduction to clean and renewable energy sources, solar energy and how it works, wind energy and its benefits

Responsible Consumption and Production

1. Responsible consumption: Why responsible consumption is important, connection between consumption and the environment
2. Reduce, reuse, recycle: The three R's of responsible consumption, how to reduce waste, ways to reuse items, introduction to recycling and its benefits
3. Food choices and waste: The impact of food choices on the environment, reducing food waste at home and school, composting and its benefits
4. Responsible energy use include: Turning off your computer screen when you're not using it, putting a lid on your pot or pan etc.
5. Waste reduction and upcycling projects: Using recycled or upcycled materials

Climate Action

1. Introduction to climate change: Understanding what climate change is, causes of climate change (e.g., greenhouse gases), impacts of climate change on the planet
2. The greenhouse effect: Explaining the greenhouse effect, how it affects the earth's temperature
3. Reducing our carbon footprint: Strategies to reduce personal carbon footprints, discussion on energy conservation, transportation choices, and waste reduction
4. Climate change impacts: Effects of climate change on ecosystems, wildlife, and communities

Life Below Water

1. Oceans and their importance: Importance of oceans and water bodies, different marine habitats (e.g., coral reefs, kelp forests, open ocean), marine species and their adaptations to underwater life
2. Marine food webs: Exploring marine food chains and webs
3. Threats to underwater life: Overfishing, habitat destruction, pollution, climate change, coastal development, human disturbance etc.
4. Ocean pollution: Sources of marine pollution (e.g., plastic waste, oil spills), effects of pollution on marine life and ecosystems, how individuals can reduce ocean pollution

Life On Land

1. Types of terrestrial ecosystems: Introduction to major terrestrial ecosystems (e.g., forests, savannas, wetlands, desert etc.), characteristics of each ecosystem
2. Forests and their importance: Understanding the significance of forests (e.g., carbon storage, oxygen production), reforestation and forest conservation efforts
3. Threats to life on land: Urbanization, pollution, land degradation, wildfires, poaching and illegal wildlife trade etc.
4. Biodiversity on land: Exploring the diversity of plant and animal life on land, discussing the interconnectedness of species in ecosystems

Food Security and Agriculture

1. Food Security: Definition and importance of food security, factors affecting food security (availability, accessibility, affordability).
2. Sustainable Agriculture: Introduction to sustainable farming practices, importance of conserving natural resources
3. Food Safety: Importance of food safety and hygiene, safe handling and preparation of food
4. Factors affecting agriculture and food security: Climate, soil, land, water, poverty, population etc.

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Q.1	Imagine building a community energy plant that burns plant material for electricity generation. Which biomass fuel source would be most sustainable?
	a) Burning old furniture and construction waste.		b) Deforestation of old-growth forests to create fuel wood.
	c) Using crop residues like corn stalks or sugarcane bagasse.		d) Utilising wood from rare and protected tree species

Q.2	Lucas is going to a park for a picnic. His family chose a carpool. What's a benefit of carpooling?
	a) Each person takes their own car		b) Carpools help save gas and reduce pollution
	c) Carpooling is slower than walking		d) Carpooling increases air pollution

Q.3	What's a good habit to save energy when leaving a room?
	a) Leaving everything as it is		b) Turning off lights and devices
	c) Keeping the TV running		d) Leaving taps dripping

Q.4	Emily and Jacob are making pizzas together: 1. Emily makes her own pizza and doesn't let Jacob have any. 2. They both contribute toppings to make a pizza that they both eat. 3. Jacob drinks soda without offering any to Emily. Which of the following options is an example of sharing food?
	a) Only 1		b) Only 2
	c) Only 3		d) 1 and 2

Q.5	During a school project about the ocean, Alex found out that when people catch too many fish, it's called overfishing. Which of these animals is NOT affected by overfishing?
	a) Penguins that eat fish		b) Octopuses that hunt for marine animals
	c) Shark that is carnivorous		d) Parrotfish that eats coral

Q.6	Match the travel scenario with the best energy-saving choice:
	a) 1: A, 2: B, 3: C		b) 1: A, 2: C, 3: B
	c) 1: C, 2: A, 3: B		d) 1: B, 2: A, 3: C

Q.7	Tommy found a turtle on the beach struggling to move because it was stuck in a plastic bag. What should Tommy do to help the turtle?
	a) Leave the turtle alone		b) Ask an adult to rescue the turtle
	c) Put the turtle in water		d) Feed the turtle some food

Q.8	In a picturesque village nestled beside a dense forest, lived Maya, a passionate environmentalist known as the "Forest Guardian." Maya dedicated her life to raising awareness about the significance of forests among the villagers. What role do forests primarily play in the ecosystem?
	a) Absorbing excess oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide		b) Maintaining desert ecosystems
	c) Providing shelter for aquatic animals		d) Acting as the lungs of the Earth, absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen

Q.9	A family lives in a cosy house powered by solar panels. What clean energy source are they using?
	a) Fire		b) Wind
	c) Sunlight		d) Water

Q.10	Hannah is preparing a delicious vegetable stew for her family dinner. She wants to conserve energy while cooking on the stove. Which action would help her save the most energy?
	a) Constantly lifting the lid to check the food		b) Cooking without a lid on the pot
	c) Using a transparent lid while cooking		d) Using the largest pot available

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