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What is one of the primary functions of family in society?
What is one of the primary functions of family in society?
Which love language involves expressing love through tangible items?
Which love language involves expressing love through tangible items?
How does praying together as a family promote unity?
How does praying together as a family promote unity?
Which love language involves spending time together?
Which love language involves spending time together?
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What is an effect of collective prayer in families according to Brigham Young University?
What is an effect of collective prayer in families according to Brigham Young University?
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Which of the following is NOT considered one of the love languages?
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the love languages?
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What important role does prayer play in family dynamics?
What important role does prayer play in family dynamics?
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What is a primary contributor to climate change as mentioned in the content?
What is a primary contributor to climate change as mentioned in the content?
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Which action is recommended for families to minimize energy usage?
Which action is recommended for families to minimize energy usage?
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What practice can help reduce the carbon footprint of a family during shopping?
What practice can help reduce the carbon footprint of a family during shopping?
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Which method is effective for achieving waste reduction at home?
Which method is effective for achieving waste reduction at home?
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What is one suggested way families can help alleviate climate change effects?
What is one suggested way families can help alleviate climate change effects?
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What does the term 'compassion' imply in the context of family and the environment?
What does the term 'compassion' imply in the context of family and the environment?
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What represents a natural institution as per the content?
What represents a natural institution as per the content?
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Which of the following activities promotes environmental education within a family?
Which of the following activities promotes environmental education within a family?
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Study Notes
Family Response to Climate Change
- Large changes in Earth's weather patterns over long periods are called climate change
- Climate change affects temperature, storms, rain, and sea levels
- Believed to have started during the industrial revolution
Causes of Climate Change
- Greenhouse gases: Gases that trap heat. Produced by vehicles, factories, and burning of fuels.
- Deforestation: Excessive cutting of trees.
- Pollution: Affects air, water, and land quality.
- Excessive energy consumption: Overuse of fuels and energy.
Conserving Energy as a Family
- Turn off lights and appliances when not in use.
- Use natural light to save energy.
- Minimise plastic use
- Implement waste segregation and recycle
- Minimise water usage
- Advocate for local products
- Advocate for planting trees
- Educate others about environmental issues
Implementing Waste Segregation and Recycling
- Segregate household waste and recycle items (plastic, paper, bottles).
- This reduces waste.
Minimising Water Usage
- Use buckets in the shower and reuse water for watering plants.
- Ensure no broken faucets.
Advocating for Local Products
- Supporting local products reduces the family's carbon footprint.
Taking Action to Plant Trees
- Family tree-planting activities for nature.
Educating Others
- Talk about environmental issues as a family.
- Exchange ideas on how to help.
- Sharing information and knowledge with each other.
- Discussing issues
Compassion
- Caring for and understanding suffering of others.
- Alleviating suffering and helping others.
- Acting for the good of neighbors and environment.
Natural Institutions
- Something that exists everywhere because it is important for everyone(e.g., marriage, family, religion, education, community).
- Not deliberately developed but are essential in society.
Family as a Natural Institution
- Exists in all societies.
- A natural institution for love.
- First place where love is experienced and learned.
5 Love Languages
- Words of Affirmation: Express love through words.
- Acts of Service: Showing love through helping.
- Giving/Receiving Gifts: Express love through gifts.
- Quality Time: Spend quality time together.
- Physical Touch: Express love through physical gestures(hugging, hand holding).
Prayer
- Way of bringing oneself closer to God.
- Talking to God to convey grievances, wishes, requests, and gratitude.
Praying together as a family
- Brings family members closer.
- Teaches religious traditions.
- Creates a nurturing environment.
- Prayer helps family members in dealing with problems and reduces the tension it causes in each other's relationships.
- Strengthens unity and family ties.
Roles in Collective Faith
- Sharer (Taga-pagbahagi): Shares information.
- Leader (Taga-panguna): Takes the lead in activities.
- Prayer Guide (Islam): Cleanliness, facing Mecca, proper attire, and purpose. Follows sunnah.
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This quiz explores how families can respond to climate change by understanding its causes and implementing practical solutions. It highlights the importance of energy conservation, waste segregation, and local advocacy. Test your knowledge on effective family strategies to combat climate change.
