Environmental Issues (SS6G8)

Front

Which environmental issue is being described: "Rainfall that is mixed with pollutants in the air"

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Acid rain

Front

Which of the following is a cause of air pollution? deforestation, converters for automobiles, clean air zones, emissions from automobiles

Back

emissions from automobiles

Front

Which of the following is NOT an effect of acid rain in Germany? destruction of forests, damage to statues and buildings, contaminated drinking water, radiation released into the air

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radiation released into the air

Front

Which environmental issue is being described: "Smoke and emissions contain pollutants that are released into the air"

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Air pollution

Front

In the United Kingdom, a low-lying blanket of thick air pollution is known as ________.

Back

Smog

Front

In what year did the reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant explode?

Back

1986

Front

Acid rain destroys forests over a long period of time. This is a major problem for which country?

Back

Germany

Front

Air pollution is a major environmental concern for which country? United Kingdom, Germany, France, Ukraine

Back

United Kingdom

Front

Which was an effect of the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl, Ukraine? Options: all nuclear power plants in the world were closed, forests were healthier than they have ever been, contaminated farmland, ground water, and surface water, people and animals did not get sick

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contaminated farmland, ground water, and surface water

Front

In what year did the reactor at the Chernobyl power plant explode?

Back

1986