Ecosia

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/ecosia

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the company type?Non-profit tech organization
2. What is the headquarters?Berlin, Germany
3. How does Ecosia help plant trees?When people search on Ecosia, ads bring in money. At least 80% of the profits are used to plant trees with trusted partners.
4. Where does Ecosia plant trees?Ecosia plants trees all over the world, especially in places that need forests back. The projects often involve local community workers.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): A business approach that contributes to sustainable development by delivering economic, social, and environmental benefits.
Carbon Sink: A natural or artificial reservoir that accumulates and stores carbon-containing chemical compounds.
Biodiversity Hotspots: Biogeographical regions with a significant amount of endemic species that are threatened by human activities.