Environmental Science Quiz

What is the process called that is used to power most homes, businesses, and cars?

• Combustion

• Photosynthesis

• Evaporation

• Condensation

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What gas is added to the atmosphere as a result of combustion?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Helium

Which animals are mentioned as producers of methane?

• Lions and tigers

• Sheep and goats

• Elephants and rhinos

• Bears and wolves

What percentage of methane comes from raising grass-eating animals?

• 10%

• 25%

• 35%

• 50%

What are carbon dioxide and methane known as because they warm the planet?

• Noble gases

• Greenhouse gases

• Inert gases

• Reactive gases

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What is the main benefit of using solar power instead of burning fuel?

• It produces more energy than other sources.

• It reduces the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

• It is cheaper than other energy sources.

• It can generate electricity at night.

How do solar power plants generate electricity?

• By burning fuel.

• By using wind energy.

• By converting light energy from the sun.

• By using water currents.

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What is a drawback of solar panels mentioned in the text?

• They are too expensive to produce.

• They cannot generate electricity at night.

• They produce a lot of carbon dioxide.

• They require a lot of maintenance.

Why do electric cars still contribute to carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

• They burn fuel directly.

• They use solar panels for energy.

• They get energy from power plants that burn fuel.

• They do not use any electricity.

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What is one way people can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere?

• Drive more cars

• Use public transit

• Burn more fuel

• Increase electricity use