Unit 5: Reading 2|Innovative Ideas for the Environment

According to ecologist Barry Commoner, what is the proper use of science?

• To ignore nature

• To live in nature

• To conquer nature

• To exploit nature

What is the main cause of environmental problems related to power generation?

• Renewable energy sources

• Burning fossil fuels

• Energy storage

• Power distribution

What is the innovative solution for storing renewable energy mentioned in the text?

• Solar panels

• Bricks

• Battery cells

• Power plants

What is the special fabric invented to keep people cool by moving heat away from the skin?

• Cooling fabric

• Wool

• Polyester

• Cotton

What is the main cause of global warming according to the text?

• Carbon dioxide

• Carbon monoxide

• Nitrous oxide

• Methane

What is the purpose of planting more trees according to the text?

• To reduce air pollution

• To provide shade

• To increase biodiversity

• To remove carbon dioxide from the air

What is the Great Green Wall of trees mentioned in the text?

• A forest conservation project

• A tourist attraction

• A natural barrier against desertification

• A renewable energy project

What is the proposed solution for removing carbon dioxide from the air?

• Using wind power

• Developing carbon capture technology

• Creating artificial leaves

• Planting more trees

What is the innovative approach for cleaning up plastic waste from rivers mentioned in the text?

• Using bubbles

• Deploying robots

• Releasing bacteria

• Using nets

What is the potential solution for recycling plastic waste mentioned in the text?

• Bacterial decomposition

• Chemical treatment

• Landfill disposal

• Incineration