6th grade GA Social Studies- Europe Env. Issues

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an environmental issue that has affected Germany?

• Acid rain

• Oil spills

• Deforestation in the Amazon

• Desertification

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a harmful effect of acid rain in Germany?

• It improves soil fertility

• It kills trees

• It pollutes rivers

• It damages buildings and statues

Open Ended

Based on the images and information, explain how acid rain has impacted forests in Germany over the past 30 years.

Fill in the Blanks

Acid rain is a result of

pollution.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are causes of acid rain?

• Burning of fuels

• Release of chemicals into the air

• Planting more trees

• Mixing chemicals with water in clouds

Multiple Choice

What is the main reason acid rain does not burn your skin but is still dangerous?

• It contains weak acids that are not strong enough to harm skin but can damage the environment

• It is neutralized by the air before reaching the ground

• It only falls in small amounts

• It evaporates before touching anything

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a visible effect of acid rain on trees, as shown in the image?

• Needle loss and discoloration

• Increased growth of needles

• Thicker branches

• Brighter green color

Multiple Choice

What are the main sources of acid rain mentioned in the lesson?

• Smoke from factories burning fuels

• Volcanic eruptions

• Deforestation

• Excessive rainfall

Open Ended

Explain how acid rain affects trees and the soil.

Fill in the Blanks

Acid rain has destroyed nearly half of the

in Germany.

Open Ended

Based on the images and information provided, describe the impact of acid rain on forests and the economy of Germany.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are effects of acid rain on aquatic environments and human health?

• Makes water in rivers and lakes more acidic

• Kills fish and other aquatic animals

• Improves water quality for humans

• Causes health hazards by contaminating drinking water

Multiple Choice

Which materials mentioned are most at risk of damage from acid rain in Germany?

• Concrete, metals, limestone, and marble

• Wood and plastic

• Glass and rubber

• Sand and clay

Open Ended

How does acid rain affect cultural landmarks and artwork in Germany?

Fill in the Blanks

Germany’s government has passed laws to reduce emissions from

and factories.

Multiple Choice

What are two solutions Germany is using to reduce air pollution?

• Replacing coal-burning factories with water power and developing wind turbines and solar power

• Building more factories and increasing car production

• Importing electricity and using more coal

• Increasing traffic and building more roads

Multiple Choice

Which of the following European cities is NOT mentioned as having significant air pollution?

• Paris

• London

• Berlin

• Madrid

Open Ended

Based on the image, what evidence is there of air pollution in London?

Open Ended

Describe how sunlight contributes to the formation of smog in London.

Fill in the Blanks

The word used to describe thick fog mixed with smoke in London is

.

Multiple Choice

What was the original source of air pollution in the UK?

• Burning coal in factories

• Exhaust from automobiles

• Burning wood in homes

• Industrial chemical spills

Multiple Select

Which of the following are causes of air pollution in the UK, both in the past and today?

• Burning coal in factories

• Exhaust from automobiles

• Deforestation

• Emissions from power plants

Multiple Choice

Which gases from automobile emissions contribute to low-lying smog in the UK?

• Carbon monoxide and nitrous oxide

• Oxygen and nitrogen

• Methane and ozone

• Sulfur dioxide and hydrogen

Open Ended

How do you think environmental issues in Europe, such as acid rain in Germany, air pollution in the United Kingdom, and the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl, Ukraine, have impacted the people living in those regions?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following environmental issues is associated with Germany?

• Acid rain

• Air pollution

• Nuclear disaster

• Deforestation