Environmental Awareness

What is the main cause of climate change?

• Deforestation

• Increase in greenhouse gases

• Solar flares

• Volcanic eruptions

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Which type of pollution is caused by plastic waste in the oceans?

• Water pollution

• Oceanic contamination

• Seabed littering

• Marine pollution

What is a common example of renewable energy source?

• Wind power

• Solar power

• Hydropower

• Geothermal energy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the primary reason for deforestation?

• Deforestation is caused by lack of government regulations

• Clearing land for agriculture, livestock grazing, and logging.

• Deforestation is primarily due to urbanization

• Deforestation is caused by excessive rainfall

How can individuals contribute to better waste management?

• Increase, waste more, ignore recycling programs

• Throw trash on the streets, burn waste in open areas, litter in public spaces

• Use single-use items, buy products with excessive packaging, avoid waste segregation

• Reduce, reuse, recycle, compost, properly dispose of waste, avoid single-use items, buy products with minimal packaging, participate in community clean-ups, educate others.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Why is biodiversity important for ecosystems?

• Biodiversity ensures resilience, stability, and productivity of ecosystems by providing various ecosystem services.

• Biodiversity only benefits a few species in ecosystems

• Ecosystems function better with less diversity

• Biodiversity has no impact on ecosystems

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What are the effects of global warming on the environment?

• Decrease in pollution levels

• Increase in wildlife population

• Enhanced agricultural productivity

• The effects of global warming on the environment include rising temperatures, melting ice caps, sea level rise, extreme weather events, disruption of ecosystems, and loss of biodiversity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

How does air pollution impact human health?

• Air pollution has no impact on human health

• Air pollution only affects plants, not humans

• Air pollution impacts human health by causing respiratory issues, cardiovascular diseases, and other serious health problems.

• Air pollution leads to improved overall health in humans

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What are the benefits of using solar energy?

• Multiple benefits such as being renewable, reducing electricity bills, low maintenance costs, reducing carbon footprint, promoting energy independence, and having various applications.

• Causes pollution

• Increases energy costs

• Limited availability

What are the consequences of excessive use of paper products?

• Reduced deforestation

• Improved air quality

• Increased oxygen levels

• Environmental degradation

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4