EH@MESTECH

The objective of Environment studies is

• Raise consciousness about environment conditions

• To teach environmentally appropriate behaviour

• Create an environmental ethic sensitive society

• All of the above

Which of the following is not influenced by human activities?

• Destruction of mangroves and wetlands

• Depletion of ground water

• Increased extinction rate of species

• None of the above

Would the disposal of products have long lasting effects on the environment?

• Yes

• No

Our exploits of natural resources is not harming Earth, It is harming biodiversity

• True

• False

The gases that make up Earth’s atmosphere are commonly referred to as air. What are the two most abundant gases in the atmosphere?

• oxygen and carbon dioxide

• water vapor and argon

• nitrogen and oxygen

• nitrogen and carbon dioxide

The process by which gases in the atmosphere absorb and radiate energy as heat back to Earth.

• sublimation

• condensation

• greenhouse effect

• lake-effect snow

What is the difference between climate and weather?

• Climate is affected by global warning, weather is not.

• Climate is an average of temperatures over a long period of time, weather takes place in one day.

• Weather is affected by global warning, climate is not.

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

• Methane

• Water vapor

The alternation of earth's weather patterns that is largely believed to be caused by human activity is known as _____.

• Climate change

• Global warming

• Environmental awareness

• Mass extinction

What is sustainability?

• Using resources that have been around for thousand of years

• Recycling everything in the workplace

• Only using items made from natural products such as wood

• Preventing damage that may impact on future generations