MORE ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Which term refers to unwanted or harmful sound in the environment?

• A. Air pollution

• B. Noise pollution

• C. Overpopulation

• D. Destruction of the living environment

Which term refers to the long-term increase in Earth's average temperature?

• A. Air pollution

• B. Global warming

• C. Deforestation

• D. Overpopulation

Which term refers to an excessive number of people in a given area?

• A. Global warming

• B. Overpopulation

• C. Loss of biodiversity

• D. Air pollution

Which term indicates harmful impacts on water sources?

• A. Light pollution

• B. Noise pollution

• C. Water pollution

• D. Deforestation

Which type describes air affected by harmful substances?

• A. Water pollution

• B. Air pollution

• C. Noise pollution

• D. Soil pollution

Which type describes the removal of forests to use the land for other purposes?

• A. Loss of biodiversity

• B. Destruction of habitats

• C. Deforestation

• D. Melting ice

Which type is used for soil pollution by harmful substances?

• A. Soil pollution

• B. Water pollution

• C. Light pollution

• D. Ice melting

Which term refers to excessive and misdirected light?

• A. Global warming

• B. Noise pollution

• C. Light pollution

• D. Soil pollution

Which term refers to the natural destruction of habitats for plants and animals?

• A. Habitat destruction

• B. Overfishing

• C. Soil pollution

• D. Greenhouse gas emissions

What is the term for the decrease in the variety of life in an ecosystem?

• A. Melting ice

• B. Loss of biodiversity

• C. Water pollution

• D. Overfishing