Environmental Impact Quiz

Which of the following is a major cause of the greenhouse effect?

• Using electric cars

• Planting more trees

• Using solar energy

• Burning fossil fuels

What household products emit CFCs that damage the ozone layer?

• Microwaves

• Refrigerators

• Blenders

• Dishwashers

Where does nitrogen oxide come from?

• Vehicles and power plants

• Logging

• Agricultural fertilizers and pesticides

• Cattle

What does acid rain do to trees and plants in forests?

• Makes them grow faster

• Protects them from pests

• Kills them

• Provides nutrients

What does acid rain do to lakes and rivers?

• Increases oxygen levels

• Cleans the water

• Attracts more fish

• Kills fish

What does pollution from smog cause?

• No impact on health

• Decreased respiratory diseases

• Improved air quality

• Increased respiratory diseases

What can global warming cause?

• Improved agricultural productivity

• Extreme weather events

• Increased ice caps

• Decreased sea levels

What environmental degradation creates problems in many parts of the world?

• Afforestation

• Desertification

• Marine conservation

• Urbanization

What do rising temperatures cause in terms of sea levels?

• Decrease in sea levels

• No impact on sea levels

• Rising sea levels

• Formation of new islands

What extreme events can occur due to global warming?

• Tsunamis

• Heavy snowfall

• Improved crop yields

• Decreased forest fires