Vocabulary Review for Environmental Science

What does 'represents' mean in Vietnamese?

• thể hiện

• biểu diễn

• trình bày

• đại diện

Answer explanation

Trong tiếng Việt, 'represents' có nghĩa là 'đại diện', chỉ việc đại diện cho một nhóm hoặc ý tưởng nào đó. Các lựa chọn khác như 'thể hiện', 'biểu diễn', và 'trình bày' không chính xác trong ngữ cảnh này.

Fill in the blank: The __________ around us can affect our health.

• lifestyle

• climate

• environment

• weather

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'environment' because it encompasses all external factors that can influence our health, including air quality, water, and living conditions, unlike the other options which are more specific or less comprehensive.

What are 'natural resources' in Vietnamese?

• tài sản thiên nhiên

• tài nguyên địa lý

• tài nguyên nhân tạo

• tài nguyên thiên nhiên

Answer explanation

'Tài nguyên thiên nhiên' is the correct term for 'natural resources' in Vietnamese, referring to resources that occur naturally in the environment, unlike 'tài nguyên nhân tạo' which means artificial resources.

What is the meaning of 'tendency'?

• A strong desire to achieve something.

• A random occurrence without any pattern.

• An inclination or natural disposition to behave in a certain way.

• A specific rule or law governing behavior.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'An inclination or natural disposition to behave in a certain way,' accurately defines 'tendency' as it refers to a person's natural leanings or habits, distinguishing it from other options.

Fill in the blank: The __________ of production can impact the environment.

• resources

• factors

• tools

• methods

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'factors' because the factors of production, such as land, labor, and capital, directly influence environmental outcomes. Other options like 'resources' or 'tools' do not encompass the broader impact on the environment.

What does 'environmental damage' refer to?

• Conservation efforts to protect ecosystems.

• Harm caused to the natural environment due to human activities.

• Pollution caused by natural events.

• Natural disasters affecting wildlife.

Answer explanation

'Environmental damage' specifically refers to harm caused to the natural environment due to human activities, distinguishing it from natural events or conservation efforts.

What are 'long-term effects' in Vietnamese?

• các ảnh hưởng tạm thời

• các tác động ngắn hạn

• các tác động lâu dài

• các hiệu ứng tức thời

Answer explanation

'Long-term effects' translates to 'các tác động lâu dài' in Vietnamese, indicating impacts that persist over an extended period, unlike the other options which refer to temporary or short-term effects.

Fill in the blank: Harmful substances can lead to __________ in ecosystems.

• degradation

• growth

• stability

• enhancement

Answer explanation

Harmful substances disrupt the balance of ecosystems, leading to degradation. This means the health and functionality of the ecosystem decline, making 'degradation' the correct choice over 'growth', 'stability', or 'enhancement'.

What does 'abandoned' mean in Vietnamese?

• được chăm sóc

• được yêu thương

• bị quên lãng

• bị bỏ rơi

Answer explanation

'Abandoned' in Vietnamese translates to 'bị bỏ rơi', which means to be left behind or forsaken. The other options do not convey this meaning, making 'bị bỏ rơi' the correct choice.

Fill in the blank: Waste must be properly __________ to prevent pollution.

• ignored

• disposed

• recycled

• managed

Answer explanation

Waste must be properly managed to ensure it is handled in a way that minimizes environmental impact and prevents pollution. While recycling is important, the broader term 'managed' encompasses all aspects of waste handling.