Healthy Environment Quiz

How does biodiversity loss impact human diets, according to the text?

• It increases the diversity of available foods.

• It reduces the nutritional value of food.

• It decreases the prevalence of diet-related diseases.

• It improves the efficiency of agricultural practices.

What is the primary consequence of the destruction of wild spaces on human health?

• Decreased life expectancy

• Increased risk of zoonotic diseases

• Reduced efficacy of medicines

• Higher incidence of pollution-related illnesses

What is a significant consequence of biodiversity loss on medicine, as mentioned in the passage?

• Increased availability of natural pharmaceuticals

• Expansion of medicinal plant species

• Decreased effectiveness of cancer therapy

• Greater risk of extinction for medicinal plants

How many people across the globe are breathing unclean air?

• Two in ten

• Five in ten

• Nine in ten

• All of the above

What is one consequence of the destruction of wild spaces mentioned in the text?

• Decreased air pollution

• Increased zoonotic diseases

• Improved human health

• Enhanced biodiversity

How many people die annually from diseases related to air pollution?

• 1 million

• 3 million

• 5 million

• 7 million

What percentage of all deaths are linked to environmental risks according to the World Health Organization?

• 15%

• 23%

• 30%

• 40%

According to the passage, what is the main effect of air pollution on global health?

• Increased risk of natural disasters

• Higher rates of road traffic collisions

• Shortened life span and increased disease risk

• Reduced biodiversity and ecosystem services

Approximately how many medicinal plant species are at risk of extinction?

• 5,000

• 10,000

• 15,000

• 20,000

What percentage of the world's energy intake comes from just 12 crops and five animal species?

• 50%

• 60%

• 75%

• 90%