International Green Warrior Olympiad Class 7 Sample Paper

Help your child become an environmentally conscious citizen with the International Green Warrior Olympiad Sample Paper for Class 7. This paper is a great resource to explore sustainability topics while getting Olympiad-ready.

What's Inside the Class 7 Green Warrior Sample Paper?

• Questions on Life on Land, Zero Hunger and Life Below Water etc.
• Scenario-based MCQs to improve analytical and ecological thinking
• Answer key included for self-assessment and revision

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Syllabus:

Clean Water and Sanitation

1. Introduction to clean water: Understanding the importance of clean water and proper sanitation, various sources of clean water, methods to purify water, water treatment plans, methods to filtre water
2. Proper sanitation and personal hygiene: Sanitation and personal hygiene practices and their impact on health, access to clean toilets and sanitation facilities
3. Waterborne diseases: Common waterborne diseases (e.g., cholera, dysentery), how waterborne diseases spread, prevention through clean water and sanitation
4. Water scarcity and global water issues: Exploring water scarcity in different regions, the role of climate change in water scarcity
5. Water pollution and treatment: Sources and types of water pollution, consequences of water pollution, wastewater treatment processes
6. Water conservation: The water cycle and its importance, strategies for water conservation, technologies for efficient water use

Affordable and Clean Energy

1. Sources of energy: Exploration of various energy sources (e.g., fossil fuels, renewable energy, nuclear), how energy is generated from different sources, environmental impacts of different energy sources
2. Renewable energy sources: Introduction to renewable energy sources (e.g., solar, wind, hydro, geothermal), how renewable energy systems work, advantages and challenges of renewable energy
3. Energy conservation and efficiency: Understanding the importance of energy conservation, practical tips for saving energy at home and school, energy-efficient technologies and practices
4. Introduction to clean energy: Understanding the concept of clean energy, differentiating clean energy from fossil fuels
5. Clean energy innovations: Innovations in clean energy technology, solar roadways and smart grids
6. Environmental impact of fossil fuels: Understanding the environmental impact of fossil fuel use, air and water pollution caused by fossil fuels

Sustainable Cities and Communities

1. Sustainable transportation and green infrastructure: Introduction to sustainable transportation, the role of electric and hybrid vehicles, bicycles as a sustainable mode of transportation, sustainable urban planning and green infrastructure
2. Characteristics of sustainable cities: Green infrastructure, urban farming, efficient public transportation, operations on renewable energy sources, waste management
3. Universal access to safe, inclusive, and accessible green and public spaces

Responsible Consumption and Production

1. The three r's: reduce, reuse, recycle: Importance of three r's of responsible consumption, strategies to reduce waste and consumption, creative ways to reuse items, introduction to recycling and waste separation
2. Responsible consumption of water and energy: Importance of conserving water and energy, practical tips for saving water and electricity, energy-efficient appliances and lighting
3. Responsible consumption of water and energy: Importance of conserving water and energy, practical tips for saving water and electricity, energy-efficient appliances and lighting

Climate Action

1. Introduction to climate change: Understanding the concept of climate change, differentiating between climate and weather, causes and effects of climate change
2. The carbon cycle: Understanding the carbon cycle, how humans disrupt the carbon cycle
3. Earth's climate systems: Introduction to earth's climate systems, the role of the atmosphere and oceans in climate regulation
4. The greenhouse effect: Explaining the greenhouse effect, how it affects the earth's temperature

Life Below Water

1. Conservation of marine life: Exploring marine protected areas and marine sanctuaries, importance of marine conservation for biodiversity
2. Threats to marine ecosystems: Identifying human activities that harm marine ecosystems (e.g., overfishing, pollution, habitat destruction), discussing the impact of climate change on oceans
3. Marine pollution and plastic waste: Sources and types of marine pollution (e.g., plastic waste, oil spills), impact of pollution on marine life and ecosystems, solutions and cleanup efforts

Life On Land

1. Introduction to terrestrial ecosystems: Understanding terrestrial ecosystems (e.g., forests, grasslands, deserts), importance of land-based environments
2. Endangered species and conservation: Introduction to endangered species, conservation efforts to protect endangered species
3. Major threats to terrestrial ecosystems: Habitat destruction and fragmentation, deforestation, overexploitation, pollution, agriculture practices, etc.

Food Security and Agriculture

1. Food choices and sustainability: The impact of food choices on the environment, reducing food waste at home and school, sustainable farming practices (e.g., organic, local), composting and its benefits
2. Climate change and food security: How climate change affects food production and agriculture, strategies for adapting to changing climates in agriculture

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Q.1	In a lush rainforest, there is a diverse ecosystem with various plant and animal species. The interactions among these organisms involve multiple feeding relationships. What term best describes this intricate network of interconnected food chains?
	a) A diagram showing the transfer of energy in a straight line from one organism to another.		b) A sequence of organisms in an ecosystem, representing the transfer of energy from producers to consumers.
	c) A network of interconnected food chains, showing the complex feeding relationships in an ecosystem.		d) A diagram illustrating the process of photosynthesis in plants.

Q.2	Lisa and Michael are environmental consultants advising a town's energy committee on renewable energy options. The committee is debating between hydroelectric, solar, and wind power for their region's future energy needs. Why might hydroelectric power be considered more versatile than solar or wind power?
	a) Hydroelectric power generates electricity consistently, regardless of weather conditions.		b) Hydroelectric power works in many different regions, unlike solar and wind limited by location.
	c) Hydroelectric power requires larger land areas than solar or wind farms.		d) Solar and wind power have higher energy conversion efficiencies than hydroelectric power.

Q.3	Sarah wanted to contribute to recycling efforts in her community. She collected various items like plastic bottles, glass jars, and old newspapers. How should Sarah effectively segregate these items for recycling?
	a) Recycle all the magazines without thinking.		b) Throw away the magazines because they're old.
	c) Reuse some magazines for crafts and recycle the rest.		d) Keep all the magazines because they're pretty.

Q.4	Consider the following scenario and choose the correct option. Scenario: You're a college student living in a shared hostel room with two other roommates. You've noticed increased common illnesses among your roommates, like colds, flu, and stomach upsets. You suspect poor hygiene might be playing a role. Instructions: Choose the MOST LIKELY way your hygiene habits could contribute to your roommates' health problems, and explain your reasoning.
	a) You always shower after gym class, but you only wash your hands before eating.		b) You keep your laundry hamper overflowing with dirty clothes for days before washing them.
	c) You clean your desk surface regularly, but you rarely disinfect your phone or laptop keyboard.		d) You use a common towel to dry your hands after washing them in the shared bathroom.

Q.5	You've been tasked with managing a community composting project. Over a period of 20 days, you monitored the temperature changes within the compost pile. Based on the data depicted in the graph below, what could be the likely reason behind the observed fluctuations in temperature throughout the composting process?
	a) Insufficient aeration leading to anaerobic conditions and temperature fluctuations.		b) Adequate moisture levels causing microbial activity and temperature rise.
	c) Lack of moisture causing temperature variations as the decomposition process slows down.		d) Lack of compostable materials resulting in temperature fluctuations due to microbial imbalance.

Q.6	At Greenfield Middle School, an initiative to reduce energy consumption was implemented by installing energy-saving devices. The table given illustrates the electricity and gas consumption before and after the installation of these devices. What is the percentage reduction in electricity consumption after the installation of energy-saving devices? Energy Consumption (kWh) Before Installation After Installation Electricity 450 300 Gas 200 150
	a) 25%		b) 33.33%
	c) 50%		d) 66.67%

Q.7	Sarah is discussing climate change in her geography class. She mentions that climate and weather are often confused but differ significantly. Which statement best defines climate compared to weather?
	a) Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.		b) Climate denotes daily atmospheric changes, while weather indicates seasonal trends.
	c) Weather involves global changes, while climate focuses on regional variations.		d) Climate encompasses extreme events, while weather involves mild fluctuations.

Q.8	Imagine a bustling city facing the challenge of managing heavy rainfall. They implement a green infrastructure system, incorporating elements like bioswales and rain gardens. But what role do these play in keeping the city healthy and functioning smoothly?
	a) Diverting stormwater to increase flooding risks		b) Enhancing pollution in water bodies
	c) Filtering and absorbing stormwater to prevent runoff pollution		d) Reducing access to green spaces for the community

Q.9	A town located near a geothermal hotspot is exploring various uses for geothermal energy. Considering the town's needs and available resources, where could geothermal energy be most efficiently utilised?
	a) Heating residential buildings in cold climates		b) Powering portable electronic devices
	c) Fuelling vehicles for long-distance travel		d) Illuminating streetlights in urban areas

Q.10	The school cafeteria has decided to install energy-efficient appliances. They replaced the older refrigerator and cooking equipment with energy-star rated models. How might this change affect the school's energy consumption over a year?
	a) Increase significantly		b) Decrease gradually
	c) No change		d) Fluctuate unpredictably

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