Natural Environment

1. What is one of the main causes of losing natural beauty spots?

• A) Preservation of forests

• B) Urbanization and Development

• C) Sustainable farming

• D) Reduced pollution

2. 2. Which of the following is NOT a direct cause of pollution affecting natural beauty spots?

• A) Industrial activities

• B) Mining

• C) Waste disposal

• D) Sustainable tourism

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

3. 3. How does climate change affect natural beauty spots?

• A) By improving air quality

• B) By creating more diverse ecosystems

• C) By causing extreme weather events, rising temperatures, and ecosystem collapse

• D) By reducing the need for conservation efforts

4. 4. Why is mass tourism a threat to natural beauty spots?

• A) It brings financial support for conservation

• B) It leads to overcrowding, littering, and habitat destruction

• C) It helps maintain ecosystems

• D) It reduces pollution

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

5. 5. How does protecting natural areas contribute to the economy?

• A) By reducing job opportunities

• B) By creating jobs in sustainable tourism and

• C) By reducing the cost of environmental education

  
  

• D) By destroying local economies

6. 6. What is a cultural benefit of protecting natural beauty spots?

• A) Increased industrial activities

• B) Expansion of cities

• C) Preservation of cultural heritage and local traditions

• D) Degradation of natural resources

7. 7. How does access to natural sites benefit people’s health?

• A) It improves mental and physical well-being

• B) It leads to more industrialization

• C) It reduces the need for exercise

• D) It increases pollution

8. How do natural beauty spots help mitigate climate change?

• A) By releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere

  
  

• B) By increasing deforestation

• C) By acting as carbon sinks and absorbing CO2

• D) By reducing biodiversity

9. What is one solution to protecting natural beauty spots?

• A) Weakening environmental regulations

• B) Decreasing environmental awareness

• C) Expanding industrial development

• D) Engaging local communities in conservation efforts

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

10. What are the effects of a lack of legislation and environmental protection?

• A) Illegal deforestation

• B) Well-regulated industrial waste discharge

• C) Uncontrolled release of hazardous emissions

  
  

• D) Strengthened ecosystem balance