Environmental Issues Quiz

What is a negative effect of smog that affects the people of London, England?

• It erodes soil and rock.

• It harms farmers' crops.

• It contaminates groundwater.

• It causes respiratory problems.

Since 1986, Ukraine has experienced significant environmental issues that can be traced to which cause?

• increased reliance upon unsustainable agricultural practices

• a nuclear disaster at one of the country's major power plants

• the lifting of regulations designed to limit industrial emissions

• a rapid increase in the population following a period of civil war

Which of the following is NOT a concern associated with acid rain in Germany?

• harm to natural habitats

• contamination of drinking water

• emigration resulting from job losses

• damage to historical statues and buildings

What contributes the MOST to heavy smog in London, England?

• agricultural runoff

• clear-cutting forests

• automobile emissions

• slash-and-burn farming

In the twenty-first century, what has the German government attempted to do as a response to acid rain?

• decrease the country's use of fossil fuels

• reduce automobile ownership in the country

• shift economic activity from manufacturing to agriculture

• encourage corporations to build factories in other counties

How are the environmental issues of Germany and the United Kingdom similar?

• They were both caused by a nuclear disaster.

• They both were caused by the burning of fossil fuels.

• The both resulted in a massive evacuation of people.

• Both spread radioactive material across Europe.

What is the relationship between major environmental concerns in Germany and the United Kingdom?

• Smog created by cars in Germany pollutes the waterways of the United Kingdom.

• Industrial waste from Germany pollutes the United Kingdom's territory in the North Sea.

• Air pollution from coal-burning factories in the United Kingdom causes acid rain in Germany.

• Runoff from nuclear power plants in the United Kingdom causes radiation damage in Germany.

Use the picture of a German forest that has been damaged by acid rain to answer the question. Many German forests have been damaged by acid rain. What is one major cause of acid rain in Germany?

• water pollution

• oil drilling

• illegal logging

• industrial emissions

How has Germany attempted to reduce the causes of acid rain?

• Germany banned the use of coal to generate electricity.

• German car manufacturers only make emission-free cars.

• Germans are not allowed to use electricity at certain times.

• Germany increased the use of renewable energy sources.