speaking unit 9

1. What are the main causes of air pollution in urban areas?

• Natural disasters like earthquakes

• Vehicle emissions and industrial activities

• Solar panel usage

• Tree planting campaigns
  

2. How does plastic waste affect marine life?

• It increases fish populations.

• It creates safe habitats for sea creatures.

• It pollutes water and harms marine animals when ingested

• It improves water clarity.

3. What steps can individuals take to reduce their carbon footprint?

• Use public transportation instead of driving

• Burn more fossil fuels

• Cut down more trees

• Increase energy consumption at home

4. Why is deforestation a major threat to biodiversity?

• It creates more space for animals to live.

• It reduces the number of habitats for plants and animals

• It leads to cooler global temperatures.

• It has no impact on wildlife.

5. What are the effects of climate change on weather patterns?

• More consistent rainfall

• Fewer heatwaves

• An increase in extreme weather events like hurricanes and droughts

• A predictable temperature year-round

6. How does overpopulation contribute to environmental degradation?

• By reducing resource consumption

• By decreasing greenhouse gas emissions

• By conserving more forests

• By putting pressure on natural resources and increasing waste

7. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using renewable energy sources?

• Renewable energy is cheap but unreliable.

• Renewable energy is sustainable but can depend on weather conditions

• Renewable energy is harmful to the environment.

• Renewable energy leads to faster depletion of natural resources.
  

8. Why is it important to protect endangered species?

• They are not essential for ecosystems.

• They contribute to healthy ecosystems and maintain biodiversity

• They use up resources needed by humans.

• They increase greenhouse gas emissions.

9. What role do governments play in addressing environmental issues?

• They create and enforce environmental regulations and policies

• They encourage industries to pollute more.

• They avoid discussing climate change.

• They discourage sustainable development.

10. How can education help raise awareness about environmental conservation?

• By spreading misinformation

• By encouraging more wasteful habits

• By ignoring climate change issues

• By teaching people about the importance of protecting the environment