Environmental Awareness Challenge

What is air pollution?

• Air pollution is the absence of air in an area.

• Air pollution is the contamination of the air by harmful substances.

• Air pollution is the process of purifying the air.

• Air pollution refers to the natural state of the atmosphere.

Name one effect of plastic pollution.

• Harm to marine life

• Enhanced biodiversity

• Improved water quality

• Increased air pollution

What causes rising sea levels?

• Expansion of land masses

• Increased rainfall and flooding

• Decreased ocean temperatures

• Thermal expansion of water and melting ice sheets and glaciers.

Define global warming.

• Global warming is the long-term rise in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities, especially greenhouse gas emissions.

• A decrease in Earth's average surface temperature caused by volcanic activity.

• The natural cycle of climate change that has no human impact.

• A temporary increase in temperature due to seasonal changes.

What does eco-friendly mean?

• Eco-friendly refers to products that are expensive.

• Eco-friendly indicates a lack of recycling options.

• Eco-friendly means harmful to wildlife.

• Eco-friendly means having a positive impact on the environment.

Who is an environmentalist?

• Someone who promotes industrial development.

• An environmentalist is a person who advocates for the protection of the environment.

• A person who studies animal behavior.

• An individual focused solely on urban planning.

What does biodegradable mean?

• Biodegradable means capable of being decomposed by biological agents, especially bacteria.

• Biodegradable indicates a product that cannot be recycled.

• Biodegradable refers to materials that are synthetic and long-lasting.

• Biodegradable means resistant to decay and pollution.

What are microplastics?

• Microplastics are tiny plastic particles less than 5mm in size.

• Natural fibers found in the ocean.

• Plastic particles that are biodegradable.

• Large plastic items over 10mm in size.

What is the purpose of recycling?

• To eliminate all forms of waste

• The purpose of recycling is to reduce waste and conserve resources.

• To increase pollution and waste

• To promote single-use products

How can we reduce waste?

• Promote fast fashion trends

• Increase use of disposable cutlery

• Implement recycling, composting, reduce single-use plastics, and promote sustainable consumption.

• Encourage more packaging waste