Environmental Awareness Quiz

Which word means “the cutting down of forests”?

• Urbanization

• Recycle

• Deforestation

• Pollution

What is a synonym for “eco-friendly”?

• Industrial

• Green

• Urban

• Fossil

What does “biodiversity” refer to?

• Climate change

• Variety of plants and animals

• Pollution levels

• Recycled energy

Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source?

• Solar power

• Wind energy

• Fossil fuels

• Hydro energy

Which term refers to “gases that trap heat in the atmosphere”?

• Carbon footprint

• Greenhouse gases

• Renewable energy

• Landfill

What does “to mitigate” most likely mean?

• To increase

• To reduce negative effects

• To burn

• To recycle

Which of the following refers to “the total amount of CO2 a person or activity produces”?

• Deforestation

• Urbanization

• Carbon footprint

• Acid rain

What is the meaning of “water scarcity”?

• Water pollution

• Water shortage

• Water recycling

• Water usage

What word means “to protect and save natural resources”?

• Emit

• Deplete

• Conserve

• Contaminate

What is “landfill”?

• Factory waste

• Recycled material

• Garbage buried underground

• A natural habitat