14.2 Cleaning Up Europe

Multiple Choice

Activate Learning: Why is it important to address water and air pollution in Europe?

• Because pollution can harm human health and the environment

• Because pollution makes cities look unattractive

• Because pollution increases the cost of living

• Because pollution is only a problem for animals

Open Ended

I can see that Europe’s quality of air and water are _________ and can affect people by ___________.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason why pollution exists in Europe?

• Europe is heavily populated with large cities

• Industry, transportation, and agriculture affect air, water, and land

• European countries do not work together to protect the environment

• European countries currently work together to protect the environment

Multiple Select

Which of the following are major environmental problems in Europe?

• Air pollution

• Water pollution

• Acid rain

• Deforestation

Open Ended

Think Pair Share: Explain how climate change has impacted forests in Europe in recent years.

Stem: Climate change has impacted forests in Europe by ______ which also impacts_____.

Multiple Choice

Burning fossil fuels in factories, cars, and power plants leads to health issues such as ___ and breathing problems.

• asthma
• diabetes

• heart disease

• diarrhea

Open Ended

What are some ways European countries are trying to reduce acid rain?

Stem: Countries in Europe are reducing acid rain by___________.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a consequence of deforestation in Europe?

• Increase in soil erosion

• Decrease in air pollution

• Improvement of animal habitats

• Reduction in water pollution

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of climate change in Europe as shown in the images?

• Melting glaciers in the Alps

• More heatwaves and droughts

• Flooding in low-lying areas

• Decrease in renewable energy investment

Open Ended

Describe how the European Union encourages environmental protection among its member countries.

Stem: The EU encourages environmental protection by_______.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of success stories in Europe regarding environmental improvement?

• Cleaner rivers like the Rhine and Danube

• Increase in car usage

• Restoration of forests

• Leading the world in wind and solar energy use

Fill in the Blanks

Traffic in big cities continues to cause

, as mentioned in the challenges that remain for Europe.

Open Ended

Based on the summary, what are two key ways Europe is working to protect its environment?

Stem: Europe is passing ______ and encouraging the use of ________ to protect the environment.

Multiple Choice

I can see that Europe’s quality of air and water are ___ and can affect people by ___.

• poor; illness
• Great;healing

• poor;fixing

• Great;killing

Open Ended

What are some causes of water and air pollution in Europe, and what solutions can help address these issues?

Stem: Causes of water and air pollution in Europe are_______. Some solutions are ________.