WorksheetsMan-made environment Vocab Quiz
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 20mins
What is the definition of Ozone Layer?
A region of Mars' stratosphere that contains a high concentration of ozone molecules
A region of Earth's stratosphere that contains a high concentration of ozone molecules
A region of Earth's troposphere that contains a high concentration of ozone molecules
A region of Mars' mesosphere that contains a high concentration of ozone molecules
What the heck is Methane?
A potent gas that contributes to war
A potent nontoxic gas that contributes to cooking
A greenhouse gas that contributes to entertainment
A potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change
What is Livestock farming?
Raising animals for agricultural purposes, such as meat, milk, or wool production
Raising humans for agricultural purposes, such as meat, milk, or wool production
Raising animals for scientific purposes, such as research and weapon production
Raising humans for vampiric feeding
What is Carbon footprint?
The total amount of greenhouse gases, specifically carbon dioxide, emitted solely indirectly by an individual, organization, product, or event
The total amount of greenhouse gases, specifically carbon dioxide, emitted solely directly by an individual, organization, product, or event
The total amount of greenhouse gases, specifically carbon dioxide, emitted directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, product, or event
The total amount of greenhouse gases, specifically carbon dioxide, emitted directly or indirectly by animals
Which of theses are hybrid vehicles?
Toyota Prius
2013–2014 Chevrolet Malibu Eco
Vinfast LUX A 2.0
Mazda CX-70
Which is the correct use of the verb to surge?
The unexpected shortage of oil led to a surge in gasoline prices at the pumps, causing frustration among drivers.
As she stood on the stage, an overwhelming surge of emotions washed over her, causing tears to well up in her eyes.
The city experienced a population surge during the summer months as tourists flocked to its beaches and attractions.
As he immersed himself in his art, ideas surged, and he produced a series of captivating paintings.
Which is the correct use of the noun surge?
The new product launch led to a significant surge in demand, causing the company to increase production to meet customer needs.
The river began to surge after days of heavy rainfall, threatening to flood the nearby towns.
The announcement of a limited-time offer caused interest in the product to surge, leading to a temporary increase in its price.
A mix of excitement and nervousness surged through her as she prepared to give her first public speech.
Select the correct examples of Biofuel
corn ethanol
biodiesel
gasoline
biogas
What means ‘meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs’.
(a)
Which of the following is an advantage of using renewable sources of energy?
They often depend on the weather
Per unit cost of energy is high
They don't produce much waste
They cause significant amounts of greenhouse gas emissions
The chart below shows energy consumption sources in the United States.
Which conclusion can be made regarding both the distribution of energy consumption in the
United States and the impact this energy consumption has on the environment?
The majority of energy consumed in the United States is produced using renewable
resources, which has a positive impact on the environment.
The majority of energy consumed in the United States is produced using renewable
resources, which has a negative impact on the environment.
The majority of energy consumed in the United States is produced using nonrenewable
resources, which has a positive impact on the environment.
The majority of energy consumed in the United States is produced using nonrenewable
resources, which has a negative impact on the environment.
Occurs when trees are clear cut for human uses
extinction
deforestation
desertification
To control land, water, soil, plants and animals, with a particular focus on how management affects the quality of life for both present and future generations.
natural resource management
reduce
conserve
recycle
Is this rural or urban?: High population density
Rural
Urban
Who serve as global baseline standards for sustainability in travel?
ResponsibleTravel.com
GSTC - Global Sustainable Tourism Council
NHU - NewHopeU.com
UN - United Nations
Which are the main benefits of tourism?
Local exploitment
Mass movement, Thrash creation
Test infrastructures
Create jobs, Cultural exchange
Identify 3 methods of conserving electricity
Energy saving bulbs
Switch electrical equipment from standby to off
Use 'A' rated appliances
Go to bed earlier
Use electric heaters instead of a boiler to heat your home
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) emphasizes on these key factors to shape a sustainable future:
a) knowledge
b) skills
c) attitudes
d) all of the above
The sustainability movement is can be described as (select all that apply)
A method of harvesting or using a resource so that the resource is not depleted or permanently damaged
Finding ways to live so our children, grandchildren, and so on can continue to live in a world without a critical lack of resources due to our extravagant use of them.
Playing the guitar with the sustain pedal and dancing at the same time.
Cautiously moving through a dark room holding 5 flashlights.
The word “green” means (select all that apply)
A color
A catch - all phrase for anything considered eco- friendly
In general, things that are not environmentally harmful.
When you are mad
Ecotourism is
Visiting a recycling facility that processes items like glass, plastics, and paper products.
Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.
Going through a community planting exotic plants that are not indigenous.
Touring arboretums and other plant based science centers.
The environmental protection agency created the ______________ because people demanded a change in how pollution was handled in communities across the US.
Constitution
Bill of Rights
Clean Air Act
Endangered Species Act
Which Revolution caused the US to not value environmental issues as much and brought bad smells to the air or rendered rivers unusable.
French Revolution
Industrial revolution
The Cedar Revolution
The Tulip Revolution
Which US president was known as the conservationist president because he established the national parks and preservation of national monuments by setting aside 230 million acres of land for Americans to enjoy?
Theodore Roosevelt
John F. Kennedy
Franklin Roosevelt
Warren G. Harding
An impact of Technology on the environment can be...
Global warming
Toxic Waste
Habitat Alteration
All of them
Ecoterrorism is
Terrorism on the economy
Terrorism on Ecology
Terrorism on businesses or industries whose methods extreme environmentalists find unacceptable.
Terrorism on cars, namely those that are use electricity instead of gas.
Cutting down trees is always bad for the environment.
True
False
Too much noise over time is a form of pollution.
True
False
5R practice is one of those recommended practices in green technology. What are the elements in the 5R practice?
Refuse, retreat,reuse, recollect, recovery
Reuse, reduce, recycle, re-branding, refuse
Reuse, recycle, recovery. refuse, recollect
Refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle, recovery
Pollution from cars and factories produce something called acid rain.
True
False
Which of the following principles is not valid to contribute to sustainability...
Reduce our dependence on fossil fuels
Reduce the destruction of nature
Stopping using technology
Buying only things we really need
