CSS ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

What is the main cause of global warming?

• a) Increased use of renewable energy

• b) Deforestation and burning fossil fuels

• c) Planting more trees

• d) Recycling materials

Which of the following is considered a greenhouse gas?

• a) Oxygen (O₂)

• b) Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)

• c) Nitrogen (N₂)

• d) Helium (He)

What is the primary cause of ocean pollution?

• a) Overfishing

• b) Oil spills and plastic waste

• c) Marine animals

• d) Tides and waves

What does the term “biodiversity” refer to?

• a) Different types of plants and animals in an ecosystem

• b) The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

• c) The process of recycling waste

• d) The use of biofuels for energy

Which of the following actions can help reduce air pollution?

• a) Driving gasoline-powered vehicles frequently

• b) Using public transportation or carpooling

• c) Burning waste in open areas

• d) Expanding industrial zones

Which renewable energy source uses the power of the wind?

• a) Hydroelectric

• b) Solar

• c) Wind turbines

• d) Geothermal

What does the term “sustainable development” mean?

• a) Rapid urbanization without limits

• b) Economic growth at the cost of the environment

• c) Development that meets present needs without compromising future generations

• d) Using up natural resources as quickly as possible

What is one major consequence of deforestation?

• a) Improved air quality

• b) Loss of habitat for wildlife

• c) Increased rainfall

• d) Decrease in greenhouse gases

Which of the following is a major contributor to water scarcity?

• a) Droughts and climate change

• b) Excessive rainfall

• c) Large-scale tree planting

• d) Reduced industrial activities

What is the primary purpose of recycling?

• a) To save money on manufacturing

• b) To reduce waste in landfills and conserve resources

• c) To increase industrial productivity

• d) To produce more plastic materials