WorksheetsThe Environment
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which is NOT an example of alternative energy?
Solar power
Wind power
Natural gas
Geothermal energy
This is used to measure of the impact of human activities on the environment
Sustainability index
Carbon footprint
Carbon tax
Consumption index
Carbon budget refers to
the cumulative amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions permitted over a period of time to keep within a certain temperature threshold.
the amount of money governments allocate to control carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
the charge on fossil fuels based on their carbon content.
All of the above
In its COP26 report, the World Health Organisation warned that _______ ______ is the 'single biggest health threat facing humanity'.
(a)
The gradual increase in the temperature of the earth is known as...
Greenhouse effect
Climate change
Carbon emissions
Global warming
Which of the following are associated with green design? (select all the apply)
Use of solar panels and skylights
Building materials are obtained from natural, renewable resources
Design that minimises water use
Use of non-toxic materials to improve indoor air quality
Green fatigue refers to...
how people become tired of tales of impending global doom
the feeling of apathy that sets in when one feels nothing can really save the earth
how people begin to be sceptical of constant messages of corporate green credentials
All of the above
_____ _______ describes the corporate practice of conveying a false impression or providing misleading information about how a company's products are more environmentally sound.
(a)
How many tons of plastic are dumped into our oceans every year?
1 million
8 million
20 million
50 million
Which land-based ecosystem has the most biodiversity?
Deserts
Tropical rainforests
The Tundra
Grasslands
IPCC stands for
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
International Panel for Carbon Control
Intergovermental Policy on Climate Control
International Pact for Climate Control
A way to reduce carbon emissions by funding an equivalent carbon dioxide saving elsewhere
Emissions cap
Offsetting
Carbon neutral
Conservation
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)
(a) obsolescence is the art of making products appear to be out of fashion, so people buy more.
Which is one of the fastest growing renewable energy sectors in the world?
Solar
Biomass
Geothermal
None of the above
