Environment Issues That Happened in 2022

By: Rina Takahashi

So many terrible things happened in 2022! The biggest issues the world is facing are global warming, floods, landslides, and many more. Disasters like these happen at different times,in different countries, and in some cases have killed thousands of people.

First, let's look at Japan. In February 2022, heavy snow fell nationwide, and Japan was also hit by a strong cold wave, resulting in a record heavy snowfall mainly in Northern Japan and the Sea of Japan’s coastline. The mountainous areas of Nagano Prefecture saw more snow than usual. In June 2022, Japan recorded its highest heat wave in 147 years, when Tokyo recorded an extremely hot day exceeding 35 degrees Celsius.

Now let's turn our attention to the United States. In August 2022, America experienced its worst drought in more than 1,200 years.As a result, 229 million acres (an area more than four times Hokkaido in Japan) of crops were lost. In December 2022, a heavy snow fell in New York, USA, and it snowed for several days.

Lastly let’s focus on Sydney, Australia. In July 2022, after four days of torrential rain and 800mm of rain in New South Wales, the river flooded. Authorities urged 50,000 people to evacuate. Many people were trapped in cars trying to drive on flooded roads. The rain water flooded areas where they grew crops, causing serious damage to the vegetables and fruits.

As you have read so many terrible things happened in 2022. Let’s hope that 2023 is better for all of us!!

Question1)Whichofthesematerialscannotberecycled?

A:Metals

B:Plasticbottles

C:Paperandcardboard

D:Lightbulbs

Question2)Whichoftheseisarenewableenergyresource?

A:Coal

B:Nuclearenergy

C:Naturalgas

D:Windenergy

Question3)Whichofthefollowingwillhelpyoutosavewater?

A:Closetapsproperlyandfixleakingtaps,pipes&toilets

B:Flushthetoilet3times

C:Takelongshowers

D:Leavethefaucetonwhileyoubrushyourteeth

Question4)Whichisthemosteco-friendlymodeoftransportation?

A:Car

B:Bike

C:Bus

D:Motorcycle

Question5)WhichdayisEarthDay?

A:March12

B:October2

C:April22

D:May9

Question6)Whichofthefollowingisagreenhousegas?

A:CarbonDioxideCO2

B:MethaneCH4

C:NitrousOxideN2O

D:Alloftheabove

Question7)Whichofthesecountriesemitsthemostcarbondioxide?A:ChinaB:RussiaC:USAD:AustraliaQuestion

8)HowlongdoesaStyrofoamcuptaketodecompose?

A:50years

B:100years

C:300years

D:500years

Question8)HowlongdoesaStyrofoamcuptaketodecompose?

A:50years

B:100years

C:300years

D:500years

Question9)Whatisthemostcommontypeoftrashthatlittersouroceans?A:CigarettesB:PlasticbagsC:BeverageplasticbottlesD: Straws/stirrersQuestion10)Howlongdoesittakeforaglassbottleorjartodecompose?

A:100years

B:4,000years

C:10.000years

D:40.000year

Question10)Howlongdoesittakeforaglassbottleorjartodecompose?

A:100years

B:4,000years

C:10.000years

D:40.000years

What is Figure Skating & Why is it Beautiful?

By:Salma Aksa

Have you ever heard of figure skating? If you haven’t, you’ve missed an amazing experience. Figure skating is a competition that displays beauty, unlike other typical sports. Figure skating has been an Olympic Winter sport since 1976.

What is figure skating?

Figure skating is one of the most popular winter sports and was first introduced in the 1908 summer Olympics in London. It was also the first Olympic sport that was made for females. Figure skating takes place on an ice-skating rink, either indoor or outdoor. Figure skaters wear specific types of shoes. The shoes have these blades underneath to help the skaters move on the ice.

The History of figure skating

There are a lot of opinions about when figure skating was first invented. There’s one idea that ice skating might have originated in Scandinavia. However, modern skating was first invented by a ballet dancer named Jackson Haines in the 1860s. Shortly after, it was introduced in the Summer and Winter Olympics. It did not become an Olympic sport until 1976, and until this day, it’s still a popular sport.

Why is figure skating so popular?

Figure skating improves balance and builds muscles in your legs and core. Figure skating is a form of art to express feelings. The reason why people like figure skating is because the movements are graceful looking and beautiful. Even though figure skating is quite hard to learn it’s still a popular sport because it can be enjoyed by people from all ages. Figure skating is most popular in Russia, China, America, Canada, and Japan.

Three Famous Figure Skaters

Born in 1994, Hanyu is a Japanese figure skater who has broken world records on 19 occasions. He claimed his first gold medal at the 2010 junior world championships.

Midori Ito is a Japanese figure skater who was born 1969. She was famous for being the first Asian woman to win a gold medal.

Ilia Malilin

An 18-year-old boy, named Ilia Malinin, is an American figure skater who was known for becoming the first skater to perform a mid-air spinning jump 4 times at once.

I hope you’ve enjoyed learning about figure skating. If you want to start figure skating maybe first try going to an ice-skating school at the nearest ice-skating place in your area.