Understanding Environmental Issues

What is one major cause of air pollution?

• Household cleaning products

• Vehicle emissions

• Industrial waste

• Natural disasters

Identify a common source of water pollution.

• Sewage discharge

• Plastic debris

• Agricultural runoff

• Industrial waste

What are the effects of deforestation on biodiversity?

• Deforestation has no impact on biodiversity.

• Deforestation reduces biodiversity by causing habitat loss, species extinction, and ecosystem disruption.

• Deforestation increases biodiversity by creating new habitats.

• Deforestation improves ecosystem stability and health.

How does plastic waste impact marine life?

• Plastic waste provides nutrients for marine life.

• Plastic waste harms marine life by causing ingestion, entanglement, and chemical pollution.

• Plastic waste has no effect on marine ecosystems.

• Plastic waste helps in the growth of coral reefs.

What is the greenhouse effect?

• The greenhouse effect refers to the increase in Earth's surface temperature due to volcanic activity.

• The greenhouse effect is caused by the depletion of the ozone layer in the atmosphere.

• The greenhouse effect is the cooling of Earth's surface due to the reflection of sunlight.

• The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Name a renewable energy source that can reduce pollution.

• Solar energy

• Geothermal energy

• Hydroelectric power

• Wind energy

What role do fossil fuels play in climate change?

• Fossil fuels cool the planet by reflecting sunlight away from the Earth.

• Fossil fuels are a renewable energy source that helps reduce emissions.

• Fossil fuels contribute to climate change by releasing greenhouse gases that trap heat in the atmosphere.

• Fossil fuels have no impact on the environment or climate.

How can urbanization contribute to environmental degradation?

• Urbanization reduces the need for transportation.

• Urbanization promotes sustainable farming practices.

• Urbanization leads to increased biodiversity.

• Urbanization contributes to environmental degradation through habitat destruction, pollution, and increased waste.

What is acid rain and what causes it?

• Acid rain is precipitation that is always warm and sunny.

• Acid rain is precipitation with high levels of sulfuric and nitric acids, caused by pollutants like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.

• Acid rain is a type of fog caused by high humidity.

• Acid rain is a result of volcanic eruptions and natural disasters.

Identify a method to reduce waste in landfills.

• Burn all waste materials

• Encourage single-use plastics

• Implement a comprehensive recycling program.

• Increase landfill size