World Sand Crisis

World Sand Crisis

12th Grade

15 Qs

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World Sand Crisis

World Sand Crisis

Assessment

Quiz

English

12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Victor Soria

Used 1+ times

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Environmental Impact of Sand Scarcity Assessment 1. What type of sand is in short supply and integral to the production of concrete, glass, and certain technologies?
Desert sand
Silica sand
River sand
Ocean sand

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why has the demand for construction sand surged globally?
Decreasing urbanization
Reduced need for infrastructure development
Slow growth in developing countries
Rapid urban expansion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are desert sands not ideal for construction purposes?
They are too angular
They are too smooth and fine
They are eroded by water
They are too dense

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which environmental impact can result from river sand mining?
Reduced erosion of riverbanks
Creation of habitats for marine species
Collapse of riverbanks
Preservation of sandbars

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What criminal organizations profit from the illegal extraction and sale of sand?
Water mafias
Oil mafias
Sand mafias
Forest mafias

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What efforts are being made to address the issue of sand scarcity?
Developing alternative materials
Increasing sand extraction
Loosening regulations on sand mining
Ignoring the issue

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is understanding the reasons behind sand scarcity crucial?
To accelerate sand extraction
To develop unsustainable policies
To uphold sand trade activities
To develop sustainable practices

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