Government Decisions on Environmental Issues

Government Decisions on Environmental Issues

9th Grade

15 Qs

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Government Decisions on Environmental Issues

Government Decisions on Environmental Issues

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Quiz

Social Studies

9th Grade

Easy

Created by

monica Lovasz

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a direct way government decisions on environmental protection can improve the quality of life in Canadian communities?

Implementing stricter air pollution controls

Allowing more industrial waste in rivers

Increasing taxes on imported goods

Reducing funding for public transportation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A municipal government decides to invest in more green spaces and parks. What is a likely impact of this decision on residents’ quality of life?

Increased air pollution

Higher water contamination

Improved mental and physical health

Reduced recreational opportunities

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How might a provincial government’s decision to ban single-use plastics affect the quality of life for Canadians?

It could increase landfill waste

It could make shopping more convenient

It could increase the use of fossil fuels

It could reduce environmental pollution and protect wildlife

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which government action would most likely decrease the quality of life for people living near a river?

Creating walking trails along the river

Planting trees along the riverbank

Allowing factories to dump untreated waste into the river

Enforcing strict regulations on industrial waste disposal

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important for governments to consider the long-term environmental impact of their decisions?

To reduce the number of laws

To make elections easier

To ensure sustainable quality of life for future generations

To increase short-term profits

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A city council decides to improve public transportation and encourage cycling. What is a likely benefit of this decision?

Increased traffic congestion

Less access to green spaces

Higher greenhouse gas emissions

Reduced air pollution and healthier citizens

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best demonstrates a government valuing the quality of life of its citizens in relation to environmental issues?

Investing in renewable energy sources

Ignoring climate change data

Reducing funding for environmental research

Allowing unlimited logging in forests

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