Environmental Issues of Europe

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What country did we discuss having a big problem with air pollution?

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United Kingdom

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What country did we discuss having a big problem with acid rain?

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Germany

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What country did we discuss having a big problem with the nuclear incident at Chernobyl?

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Ukraine

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All of the following are causes of air pollution and acid rain except for: burning fossil fuels like coal, manufacturing, vehicle emissions into the air, solar, wind and water power.

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solar, wind and water power

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___________ and ______ mix in the air to cause acid rain. Options: Fossil fuels; hydrogen, Pollutants; chemicals, Fossil fuels; rain, Pollutants; rain

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Pollutants; rain

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Is it true that smog is when fog is combined with smoke and creates air pollution?

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True

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What caused the Chernobyl incident to occur? Options: air pollution, acid rain, natural disaster

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faulty reactor and misuse by workers

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Which of the following is NOT an effect of acid rain in Germany:
- Destroyed over half of the Black Forest.
- Harming fish and wildlife by contaminating lakes.
- Corroding buildings and statues.

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Steady rise in annual pneumonia cases.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of how air pollution is harmful to people and nature in the United Kingdom?
Burns eyes, nose and lungs
Causes health hazards such as asthma and pneumonia
Causes vegetation to be more susceptible to insects and diseases
Leads to greater lung capacity readings on physical exams.

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Leads to greater lung capacity readings on physical exams.

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Which of the following is a solution that Germany has implemented to reduce harmful acid rain? Options: An increase in the amount of fossil fuels that are burned to power factories. Urging commuters against carpooling. Stricter emissions testing on automobiles. Automakers developing more diesel-powered vehicles.

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Stricter emissions testing on automobiles