Environmental Impact Review for Living Environment Regents

What is identified as the primary cause of environmental problems?

• Animal extinction

• Climate change

• Human population growth

• Natural disasters

Which of the following is considered a finite resource?

• Solar energy

• Coal

• Wind energy

• Hydropower

What is biodiversity?

• The level of CO2 in the atmosphere

• The rate of human population growth

• The amount of pollution in an area

• The number of different organisms in a place

What is the main greenhouse gas mentioned in the video?

• Methane

• Ozone

• Nitrous oxide

• Carbon dioxide

What is the role of the ozone layer?

• To trap heat and warm the Earth

• To reduce CO2 levels

• To protect against UV rays

• To increase biodiversity

What causes acid rain?

• Overfishing

• Deforestation

• Sulfur and other pollutants from factories

• Excessive CO2 emissions

What is biomagnification?

• The reduction of biodiversity

• The increase in pollution levels as you move up the food chain

• The warming of the Earth's atmosphere

• The process of recycling materials

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• Nuclear power

• Solar power

• Coal

• Natural gas

What is a common disadvantage of renewable energy sources like solar power?

• They are non-renewable

• They are costly

• They are not effective

• They increase CO2 emissions

What is one way governments can help protect the environment?

• Increase fossil fuel usage

• Ban recycling

• Pass environmental protection laws

• Encourage deforestation