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IN THE ENTIRE SOLAR SYSTEM, IT IS THE ONLY PLANET WHERE WATER AND AIR, WHICH HUMANS, ANIMALS, AND PLANTS ALL NEED, CAN BE FOUND.
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South America is the land of tropical rainforests and spacious pampas. The Andes is the longest mountain chain in the world. It stretches along the west shore of the continent. South America produces potatoes, tomatoes, and peanuts. People from this continent have given the world lively dances and gorgeous carnivals.
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Hummingbirds feed on nectar which they gather from flowers as they hover in the air. • The lost Incan city of Machu Picchu is the main place of interest in Peru. Machu Picchu is translated as “an old mountain” from the Indian language Quechua. • The chameleon is one of the most unusual animals on Earth. It can change its colour and adapt itself to the environment. Each of its eyes can rotate independently.
• The tallest waterfall in the world is located in Venezuela. It is situated in a wild area so the only way to get to the waterfall is by air. • Brazil is a record breaker in the number of football stadiums: there is at least one stadium in every Brazilian city. • The Brazilian carnival lasting for 4 days is a national holiday. During the Carnival people are off from work. • The huge statue of Jesus Christ, located at the top of Corcovado Mountain, is the main symbol of Rio de Janeiro. • The hummingbird is the smallest bird in the world. This is the only bird that can fly backward and can’t walk at all.
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• There are many geysers in Iceland. These are streams of hot water that sometimes spout from under the ground. • A poisonous gas accumulates in the depths of the Black Sea. That’s why only bacteria can survive here. • Big Ben, the famous clock tower, is situated in London, the capital of England. • The Vatican is the smallest country in Europe. It’s situated in the centre of Rome – the capital of Italy. • A toreador is the main character in a corrida, a Spanish bullfight. His opponent is a fierce bull. • LEGO, a famous construction toy, was invented in Denmark,
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Africa is the second-largest and the hottest continent on the planet. The largest desert is located there. It is called the Sahara. In Africa you can meet real Bedouins and find out a lot about the life of the Masai and the Zulu tribes.
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• Scientists have found the mummies of the ancient Egyptian rulers in huge pyramids in the north of Africa. • In some dry places, there are oases: ponds surrounded by small areas covered with plants. • Africa is rich in mineral deposits such as copper, silver, nickel and diamonds.
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where there are no indigenous people. • Big icy blocks called icebergs often break off from glacial Antarctica and freely float in the ocean. They can be dangerous for ships. • Penguins are birds but their short wings are not adapted for flying. Wings help penguins swim like fish.
• Antarctica is the most southern point of Earth and the fifth largest continent. The South Pole is located here. • Despite many flags that can be seen at the South Pole in Antarctica, this is the only place in the world which belongs to nobody and
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for the planet Our planet has changed a lot during the last 100 years. The population of the planet is growing rapidly. Many human activ ities have dramatically harmed the environment. It is important to keep Earth green and blooming and to prevent ecological catastroph e. Each of us can do a lot to save the planet!
DON’T TEAR OFF OR DIG UP RARE PLANTS. DON’T HARM ANIMALS, BUT TAKE CARE OF THEM.
USE WATER ECONOMICALLY.
SORT YOUR GARBAGE FOR RECYCLING: PAPER, PLASTICS, AND GLASS.
POLLUTION Many factories and industrial plants emit poisonous waste and pollute the air, rivers, and soil.
CUTTING DOWN TROPICAL FORESTS The tropical forests are the “lungs” of our planet. People have carelessly cut them down. On our planet almost half of the tropical rainforests have already been destroyed.
DON’T LEAVE GARBAGE BEHIND AFTER YOU VISIT THE FOREST.
TRY TO RIDE YOUR BICYCLE AND WALK ON FOOT MORE OFTEN.
DESERT ATTACK As a result of swamp drainage and destruction of forests, many fertile grounds turn into deserts. This threatens the life of plants and animals.
GREENHOUSE EFFECT Cars, planes, and factories pollute the atmosphere with carbon dioxide. This gas holds the heat in the atmosphere, causing the global warming of the climate.
OZONE HOLE Earth is surrounded with an ozone layer that protects it from harmful solar radiation. As a result of pollution, this layer has gradually become thinner. The ozone hole over Antarctica is shown in the picture.
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