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Environmental Health Quiz

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 3600secs

Name
Class
Date
1.

Refers to the variety of life on Earth at all its levels, from genes to ecosystems.

a)

Ozone Layers

b)

Nitrogen Cycles

c)

Bioavailability

d)

Biodiversity

2.

Match the following true facts with the environmental issue

a)

this poses a threat to coral reefs and is caused by excessive c02

1.

Ocean Acidification

b)

toxic substances such as metals, nitrates & plastic waste cause this

2.

Pollution

c)

Since 1990 half of the worlds rain forests have been destroyed

3.

Deforestation

d)

It is estimated that by 2050 there will be no fish left in the sea

4.

Over fishing

e)

we must develop better energy production methods to avoid more of this

5.

Climate Change

3.

Climate change, Ozone Layer Depletion, Deforestation and Pollution are examples of the "top 10 environmental issues" facing our Earth today

a)

true

b)

false

4.

A system made up of all the living things in an area and the nonliving parts of their environment

a)

producers

b)

ecosystem

c)

biology

d)

consumers

5.

The organisms such as plants that make their own food.

a)

Consumers

b)

Producers

c)

Decomposers

6.

Organisms such as animals that CANNOT make their own food.

a)

Consumers

b)

Producers

c)

Decomposers

7.

Organisms that eat dead organisms and break them down into organic matter

a)

Producers

b)

Consumers

c)

Decomposers

8.

The saving of resources

a)

Ecology

b)

Energy

c)

Conservation

d)

Preservation

9.

The agency responsible for reducing & controlling environmental pollution/ waste.

a)

EPA

b)

OSHA

c)

EMT

d)

none of the above

10.

Tiny particles in the air, such as dirt, soot and pollen that pose a threat to health

a)

ozone

b)

smog

c)

particulates

d)

emissions

11.

smoke & fog combined which contains ozone and is harmful when inhaled

a)

particulates

b)

emissions

c)

smog

d)

greenhouse effect

12.

A shield far above Earth's surface that protects all living things from ultraviolet radiation

a)

Osha layer

b)

Troposphere

c)

Ozone layer

d)

Atmosphere

13.

UV stands for

a)

ultra vent

b)

ultra vetra

c)

ultra violet

d)

ultra vision

14.

Resources that can be replaced once they are used. Examples: forests, water & wildlife.

a)

Renewable Resources

b)

Nonrenewable Resources

15.

Resources that cannot be replaced once they are used such as oil, coal & natural gas.

a)

Renewable Resources

b)

NonRenewable Resources

16.

This means reducing waste BEFORE in occurs

a)

Recycling

b)

Precycling

c)

Upcycling

17.

The process of breaking down or re-forming waste products so they can be used again

a)

Recycling

b)

Precycling

c)

Upcycling

18.

Explain what happens to water bottles if they are NOT recycled. What are the impacts of plastic waste on the environment?

3-4 sentences*** Do not click enter until done typing***

4 lines
19.

List 3-4 things that can be recycled:

4 lines
20.

Explain ONE solution that you have to ONE of the "top 10 environmental issues"

4 lines
21.

What is "deforestation" ? What causes this?

4 lines
22.

What are some of the consequences of "over-fishing" ?

4 lines
23.

What can be done to avoid climate change & increasing temperatures in the environment?

4 lines
24.

The water crisis is the # 1 global risk based on impact to society

a)

true

b)

false

25.

Out of 7.8 billion people, 2.4 billion lack access to a toilet (about 30%)

a)

true

b)

false

26.

How are "environmental" and "personal" health connected? How do they affect each-other?

4 lines