EGP Environment

A term used to describe the state of the Earth's climate system in which there is a long-term increase in temperature.

• Global cooling

• Global warming

• Global drying

• Global greening

Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas?

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Oxygen

• Nitrous oxide

Which of the following is not a renewable energy source?

• Solar

• Wind

• Oil

• Hydroelectric

A term used to describe the process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back again.

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Transpiration

• Condensation

What is the primary cause of deforestation?

• Mining

• Climate change

• Urbanisation

• Agriculture

Which of the following is not a type of pollution?

• Light pollution

• Soil pollution

• Noise pollution

• Energy pollution

What is the main source of energy used for electricity generation in the United States?

• Nuclear power

• Coal

• Solar

• Natural gas

Which of the following is not a way to reduce your carbon footprint?

• Using public transportation instead of driving

• Eating meat regularly

• Turning off lights when not in use

• Using energy-efficient appliances

What is the term used to describe the process by which waste materials are converted into new products?

• Recycling

• Composting

• Landfilling

• Incineration

What is the main cause of ocean acidification?

• Pollution

• Overfishing

• Deforestation

• Increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere