Europe's Environmental Issues

Which of the following countries have a huge problem with acid rain?

• Germany

• Ukraine

• USA

What are some effects of acid rain?

• kills trees

• eats holes in the surfaces of buildings and statutes

• pollutes rivers and harms wildlife

• all of the above

True or False. Acid rain is a result of air pollution.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What is the main source of acid rain?

• smoke from factories

• trees

• aluminum

What new types of energy did Germany develop?

• wind turbines and solar power

• electricity and natural gas

• oil and wind

Which of the following countries has a huge problem with air pollution?

• Italy

• United Kingdom (UK)

• Spain

What caused the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl?

• one of the reactors at the Chernobyl power plant exploded

• one of the reactors did not work

• nothing

What is smog?

• thick fog + smoke

• air + dirt

• fog + smoke

TRUE OR FALSE. Exhaust from motorboats are the biggest cause in the United Kingdom.

• FALSE

• TRUE

What are some effects of air pollution?

• asthma and pneumonia

• burning in the lungs, nose and eyes

• isolation ( staying inside)

• all of the above