Energy and the Ecosystem Quiz

What is one problem caused by burning fossil fuels for energy production?

• Release of harmful gases into the air

• Reduction in air pollution

• Enhancement of river ecosystems

• Increase in biodiversity

How can we reduce air pollution from energy production?

• Switching to cleaner energy sources like solar and wind power

• Increasing the use of fossil fuels

• Building more hydroelectric dams

• Cutting down more trees for fuel

What is a negative impact of deforestation for energy production?

• Enhancement of wildlife diversity

• Improvement in air quality

• Increase in forest conservation

• Destruction of habitats and reduction in biodiversity

How can we minimize the impact of hydroelectric dams on river ecosystems?

• Reducing the use of hydroelectric power

• Increasing waste production

• Investing in smaller-scale hydroelectric projects and using technology

• Building larger dams

What is a consequence of waste from energy production?

• Decrease in energy production

• Improvement in waste disposal methods

• Enhancement of waste management practices

• Harm to the environment

What is a potential consequence of relying heavily on nuclear energy for power generation?

• Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions

• Increased risk of nuclear accidents

• Enhancement of renewable energy sources

• Improvement in air quality

How does the use of coal for energy production contribute to climate change?

• Reduction in carbon dioxide emissions

• Enhancement of the ozone layer

• Release of greenhouse gases like CO2 into the atmosphere

• Improvement in global temperature regulation

What is a potential environmental impact of offshore oil drilling for energy production?

• Enhancement of marine biodiversity

• Reduction in ocean pollution

• Oil spills and harm to marine ecosystems

• Improvement in coral reef health

What is the environmental impact of using fossil fuels for energy production?

• Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions

• Enhancement of air quality

• Release of harmful gases into the air

• Improvement in water quality

How can renewable energy sources help mitigate climate change?

• Increasing carbon emissions

• Enhancing deforestation

• Reducing reliance on fossil fuels

• Building more coal plants