Environmental Issues and Their Impacts

The video discusses the top 10 global environmental issues, including public health, acid rain, ozone layer depletion, deforestation, biodiversity loss, ocean acidification, waste disposal, overpopulation, global warming, and pollution. It highlights the impact of these issues on health, ecosystems, and the planet, emphasizing the need for sustainable solutions and awareness.

What is the primary goal of the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development?

• To achieve a fairer and more prosperous world

• To reduce technological advancements

• To increase global population

• To promote industrialization

Which environmental issue is considered the biggest global concern by over 50% of people worldwide?

• Deforestation

• Ocean acidification

• Abrupt climate change

• Loss of biodiversity

What is a major health risk associated with dirty water?

• Ozone layer depletion

• Increased air pollution

• Spread of water-related diseases

• Deforestation

What causes acid rain to become more acidic than normal?

• Mixing with elements and gases

• Deforestation

• High temperatures

• Excessive sunlight

What is a significant consequence of ozone layer depletion?

• Increased greenhouse gases

• Higher UVB radiation reaching Earth

• More frequent earthquakes

• Rising sea levels

What is a major effect of deforestation on the environment?

• Decreased soil erosion

• Increased biodiversity

• Increased greenhouse gases

• Improved air quality

How does ocean acidification occur?

• Due to deforestation

• By absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere

• Through increased sunlight

• From excessive fishing

What is a major consequence of overpopulation?

• Decreased demand for resources

• Increased ecological degradation

• Reduced waste production

• Lower unemployment rates

What is a primary cause of global warming?

• Deforestation

• Emission of greenhouse gases

• Increased biodiversity

• Ocean acidification

Which type of pollution is NOT mentioned as a key type in the video?

• Air pollution

• Water pollution

• Radioactive pollution

• Plastic pollution