Environmental Hazards Video Quiz

Environmental hazards can pose a threat to which of the following? (choose all that apply)

• water and air

• soil

• humans

• wildlife

Which of the following environmental hazard is described as the "clearing of forests for agriculture, logging and urban development?

• Air pollution

• Deforestation

• climate change

• hazardous waste

Which of the following contribute to climate change? (choose all that apply)

• deforestation

• burning fossil fuels

• earthquakes

• human industrial processes

Which of the following is considered a natural hazards when conducting a risk assessment for environmental hazards in an area of interest? (choose all that apply)

• flooding

• earthquakes

• volcanic eruptions

• toxic waste

• deforestation

How does burning fossil fuels contribute to climate change?

• releases greenhouse gasses that pollute air, water and soil

• contaminates water with toxic chemicals

• increases landslides and flooding

• leads to soil erosion

What is the source of Anthropogenic hazards?

• earthquakes

• hurricanes

• humans

• volcanos

Why do environmental scientists conduct risk assessments for the environment? (2 correct answers)

• to prevent natural disasters

• to measure the probability that a hazards will be harmful

• to stop climate change

• to ensure the safety and future of the environment