WorksheetsEnvironmental Health Quiz
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 3600secs
Refers to the variety of life on Earth at all its levels, from genes to ecosystems.
Ozone Layers
Nitrogen Cycles
Bioavailability
Biodiversity
Match the following true facts with the environmental issue
this poses a threat to coral reefs and is caused by excessive c02
Ocean Acidification
toxic substances such as metals, nitrates & plastic waste cause this
Pollution
Since 1990 half of the worlds rain forests have been destroyed
Deforestation
It is estimated that by 2050 there will be no fish left in the sea
Over fishing
we must develop better energy production methods to avoid more of this
Climate Change
Climate change, Ozone Layer Depletion, Deforestation and Pollution are examples of the "top 10 environmental issues" facing our Earth today
true
false
A system made up of all the living things in an area and the nonliving parts of their environment
producers
ecosystem
biology
consumers
The organisms such as plants that make their own food.
Consumers
Producers
Decomposers
Organisms such as animals that CANNOT make their own food.
Consumers
Producers
Decomposers
Organisms that eat dead organisms and break them down into organic matter
Producers
Consumers
Decomposers
The saving of resources
Ecology
Energy
Conservation
Preservation
The agency responsible for reducing & controlling environmental pollution/ waste.
EPA
OSHA
EMT
none of the above
Tiny particles in the air, such as dirt, soot and pollen that pose a threat to health
ozone
smog
particulates
emissions
smoke & fog combined which contains ozone and is harmful when inhaled
particulates
emissions
smog
greenhouse effect
A shield far above Earth's surface that protects all living things from ultraviolet radiation
Osha layer
Troposphere
Ozone layer
Atmosphere
UV stands for
ultra vent
ultra vetra
ultra violet
ultra vision
Resources that can be replaced once they are used. Examples: forests, water & wildlife.
Renewable Resources
Nonrenewable Resources
Resources that cannot be replaced once they are used such as oil, coal & natural gas.
Renewable Resources
NonRenewable Resources
This means reducing waste BEFORE in occurs
Recycling
Precycling
Upcycling
The process of breaking down or re-forming waste products so they can be used again
Recycling
Precycling
Upcycling
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***
List 3-4 things that can be recycled:
Explain ONE solution that you have to ONE of the "top 10 environmental issues"
What is "deforestation" ? What causes this?
What are some of the consequences of "over-fishing" ?
What can be done to avoid climate change & increasing temperatures in the environment?
The water crisis is the # 1 global risk based on impact to society
true
false
Out of 7.8 billion people, 2.4 billion lack access to a toilet (about 30%)
true
false
How are "environmental" and "personal" health connected? How do they affect each-other?
