Environmental Issues in Europe

Which of these is an effect of air pollution?

• Respiratory problems

• Reduced food sources for humans

• Increased disease for humans

• Decrease in global temperatures

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What can humans do to reduce the effects of acid rain?

• Develop Alternate Energy Sources (Solar Power, Wind Energy)

• Use Less Energy

• Stop Burning Fossil Fuels

• All of the Answers are Correct

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Burning fossil fuels cause ________ that cause pollution.

• temperature decrease

• headaches

• emissions

• natural pollution

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Which is an effect of acid rain?

• Asthma

• Cleaner freshwater

• Destroyed forests and trees

• Increased manufacturing

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Why does cutting down trees increase Global Warming?

• Trees absorb the Sun’s energy without radiating back into the atmosphere.

• Trees drain Greenhouse gases like methane from soil.

• Trees provide shade which counteracts Global Warming.

• Trees soak up Carbon dioxide.

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Identify the Environmental issue

• erosion

• pesticides

• air pollution

• oil spills

• endangered species

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How does air pollution effect people?

• It can cause people to have difficulty breathing.

• It can make sick people even sicker. 

• Sometimes, air pollution can cause cancer.

• All of the above

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What is the biggest cause of AIR pollution?

• Factories

• Small fires

• Transport such as cars and buses

• Clouds

Worldwide, temperatures have been increasing for more than 100 years.  Is this evidence of global warming?

• yes

• no

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What is a major environmental issue caused by industrial activities in Europe?

• A) Deforestation

• B) Air pollution

• C) Soil erosion

• D) Water scarcity

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