How can business activities lead to environmental damage

What is one way in which industrial processes contribute to environmental damage?

• Enhancing air quality
• Reducing water pollution
• Releasing pollutants into the environment
• Promoting biodiversity

Clearing large areas of forests for palm oil plantations is an example of:

• Habitat conservation
• Deforestation and habitat destruction
• Climate change mitigation
• Sustainable land use

Which environmental issue is associated with improper disposal of electronic waste by businesses?

• Air pollution
• Water scarcity
• Soil contamination
• Biodiversity loss

What impact can excessive water usage by industries have in water-scarce regions?

• Increased water availability
• Water conservation
• Water scarcity and ecosystem impact
• Improved aquatic biodiversity

What can result from the release of pollutants like sulfur dioxide from power plants?

• Air pollution affecting human health
• Climate change adaptation
• Enhanced air quality
• Increased biodiversity

Which industry activity is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change?

• Sustainable agriculture
• Renewable energy production
• Burning of fossil fuels
• Wildlife conservation

What is a consequence of overfishing by commercial fishing fleets?

• Improved fish populations
• Enhanced marine ecosystems
• Sustainable fishing practices
• Threat to livelihoods and depletion of fish populations

What term is used to describe business practices that are economically profitable in the short term but environmentally unsustainable in the long run?

• Sustainable practices
• Green initiatives
• Corporate responsibility
• Unsustainable practices

What is a significant environmental impact associated with burning coal for electricity generation?

• Improved air quality
• Reduced carbon dioxide emissions
• Release of carbon dioxide contributing to climate change
• Preservation of biodiversity

Why is it important for businesses to adopt sustainable practices?

• To increase pollution
• To mitigate environmental damage and consider long-term impacts
• To contribute to habitat destruction
• To accelerate climate change