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The Environment

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is NOT an example of alternative energy?

a)

Solar power

b)

Wind power

c)

Natural gas

d)

Geothermal energy

2.

This is used to measure of the impact of human activities on the environment

a)

Sustainability index

b)

Carbon footprint

c)

Carbon tax

d)

Consumption index

3.

Carbon budget refers to

a)

the cumulative amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions permitted over a period of time to keep within a certain temperature threshold.

b)

the amount of money governments allocate to control carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

c)

the charge on fossil fuels based on their carbon content.

d)

All of the above

4.

In its COP26 report, the World Health Organisation warned that _______ ______ is the 'single biggest health threat facing humanity'.

(a)  

5.

The gradual increase in the temperature of the earth is known as...

a)

Greenhouse effect

b)

Climate change

c)

Carbon emissions

d)

Global warming

6.

Which of the following are associated with green design? (select all the apply)

a)

Use of solar panels and skylights

b)

Building materials are obtained from natural, renewable resources

c)

Design that minimises water use

d)

Use of non-toxic materials to improve indoor air quality

7.

Green fatigue refers to...

a)

how people become tired of tales of impending global doom

b)

the feeling of apathy that sets in when one feels nothing can really save the earth

c)

how people begin to be sceptical of constant messages of corporate green credentials

d)

All of the above

8.

_____ _______ describes the corporate practice of conveying a false impression or providing misleading information about how a company's products are more environmentally sound.

(a)  

9.

How many tons of plastic are dumped into our oceans every year?

a)

1 million

b)

8 million

c)

20 million

d)

50 million

10.

Which land-based ecosystem has the most biodiversity?

a)

Deserts

b)

Tropical rainforests

c)

The Tundra

d)

Grasslands

11.

IPCC stands for

a)

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

b)

International Panel for Carbon Control

c)

Intergovermental Policy on Climate Control

d)

International Pact for Climate Control

12.

A way to reduce carbon emissions by funding an equivalent carbon dioxide saving elsewhere

a)

Emissions cap

b)

Offsetting

c)

Carbon neutral

d)

Conservation

13.

Planned obsolescence is the art of making a product (a)   after a certain amount of time so people will buy another one. (synonyms are acceptable)

14.

(a)   obsolescence is the art of making products appear to be out of fashion, so people buy more.

15.

Which is one of the fastest growing renewable energy sectors in the world?

a)

Solar

b)

Biomass

c)

Geothermal

d)

None of the above