Topic 9.3 Effects of Globalization on the ENVIRONMENT

What does globalization primarily affect in terms of the environment?

• Only the natural aspects like rivers and forests

• None of the above

• Only human-made environments

• Both natural and human-influenced environments

What is a major cause of deforestation?

• Expansion of urban areas and agriculture

• Increased forest conservation efforts

• Decrease in urban populations

• Reduction in commercial farming

How does urban sprawl contribute to environmental problems?

• By increasing green spaces in cities

• By reducing the need for cars

• By promoting public transportation

• By leading to the clearing of forests for new homes

What is desertification?

• The expansion of urban areas into deserts

• The transformation of fertile land into infertile land

• The process of forests turning into deserts

• Increased desert exploration

What is a direct effect of deforestation on water sources?

• Improved water quality

• Increased water storage

• Contamination from pesticides

• Creation of new water sources

What event is cited as an example of severe air pollution?

• The Great Smog of London in 1952

• The Clean Air Act

• The invention of the electric car

• The Paris Climate Agreement

What percentage of Earth's water is usable by humans?

• 10%

• 75%

• 3%

• 50%

What is a significant consequence of climate change?

• Improved air quality

• Decreased global temperatures

• Warming of the planet

• Increased ice cap size

What is the main debate surrounding climate change?

• Whether it exists

• Its impact on marine life

• The causes of the warming

• The best type of renewable energy

Why does addressing climate change pose a challenge for industrial growth?

• It only affects developing countries

• It requires a reduction in industrial activities

• It encourages rapid industrialization

• It has no impact on industrial activities