Environmental Issues Quiz

What is the main cause of climate change?

• Planting trees

• Burning fossil fuels

• Ocean currents

Which of the following is an effect of climate change?

• Decrease in sea levels

• Extreme weather events

• Improved air quality

What type of pollution is caused by vehicle exhaust?

• Soil pollution

• Water pollution

• Air pollution

Which of these is a consequence of water pollution?

• Respiratory problems

• Waterborne diseases

• Noise pollution

What leads to biodiversity loss?

• Increased recycling

• Habitat destruction

• Use of renewable energy

What is a direct result of deforestation?

• Soil erosion

• Air purification

• Water conservation

Why is water scarcity becoming a bigger issue?

• Too much rainfall

• Decreasing global temperatures

• Increasing demand and pollution

What is a consequence of overfishing?

• Growth in marine biodiversity

• Depletion of fish stocks

• Cleaner oceans

What type of waste includes electronics and plastics?

• Natural waste

• Agricultural waste

• Industrial and electronic waste

Why is it difficult to solve environmental problems?

• They are not serious

• They are unrelated

• They are interconnected and complex