Environmental Awareness Trivia

What is one major human activity that increases carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

• Planting trees

• Riding a bicycle

• Burning fossil fuels

• Collecting rainwater

Which of these is an example of a nonrenewable energy source?

• Wind

• Coal

• Sunlight

• Geothermal heat

How does deforestation affect the environment?

• Increases oxygen levels

• Decreases greenhouse gas emissions

• Increases biodiversity

• Reduces the planet’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide

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What is the greenhouse effect?

• Plants growing in warm climates

• Heat trapped in Earth’s atmosphere by gases

• Cold air escaping the atmosphere

• Volcanoes releasing ash

Which gas is NOT a greenhouse gas?

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Methane

• Water vapor

Which of the following best describes sustainability?

• Using resources in a way that ensures future availability

• Using up resources quickly

• Building as many factories as possible

• Mining non-stop

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Which of these would help reduce your carbon footprint?

• Driving a large SUV

• Flying frequently

• Eating locally grown food

• Using disposable plastic bottles

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What human activity contributes most to ocean pollution?

• Fishing

• Oil spills and plastic waste

• Swimming

• Sailing

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Urbanization can lead to:

• Decreased car traffic

• More green space

• More habitat destruction

• Fewer buildings

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Which is an effect of climate change caused by human activity?

• Regular snowfall

• Rising global temperatures

• Full moon cycles

• Earthquakes

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