WorksheetsREED3-CREATION WORK OF HOLY TRINITY--ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 8mins
Identify the Environmental issue
erosion
pesticides
air pollution
oil spills
endangered species
Which of these is an effect of air pollution?
Respiratory problems
Reduced food sources for humans
Increased disease for humans
Decrease in global temperatures
Which is an effect of acid rain?
Asthma
Cleaner freshwater
Destroyed forests and trees
Increased manufacturing
What is cutting a lot of trees down called?
Tree Cutting
Deforestation
Desert
Mining
What is the biggest cause of AIR pollution?
Factories
Small fires
Transport such as cars and buses
Clouds
Most water pollution is caused by:
humans
sea animals
volcanoes
storms
What is Global Warming?
Increasing temperature in Earth's atmosphere
Decreasing temperature in a city
Increasing rain rates in Earth
Decreasing temperature rates
Global warming has negative effects on plants, animals and human beings.
True
False
Trees help the Earth because...
...they absorb huge amounts of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) from the air and release oxygen back into it.
...they absorb huge amounts of oxygen from the air and release Carbon Dioxide (CO2) back into it.
Why does cutting down trees increase Global Warming?
Trees absorb the Sun’s energy without radiating back into the atmosphere.
Trees drain Greenhouse gases like methane from soil.
Trees provide shade which counteracts Global Warming.
Trees soak up Carbon dioxide.
Littering, hazardous waste that is dumped into the ground, and not recycling items.
climate change
deforestation
improper waste disposal
Activity that is undertaken without state permission, in particular in absence of land rights and mining licenses.
deforestation
illegal mining
oil spill
Displacement of the upper layer of soil through winds, rain and water.
illegal mining
improper waste disposal
soil erosion
Movement of a mass of rock, debris, or earth down a slope.
landslide
soil erosion
weathering
Destructive fishing technique to collect live fish to supply the marine aquarium trade.
coral reef degradation
cyanide fishing
climate change
Aerial movement and unintentional deposit of pesticide outside the target area.
deforestation
pesticide drift
soil erosion
Below are forms of deforestation EXCEPT
illegal logging
kaingin
soil erosion
Leakage of petroleum onto the surface of a large body of water.
coral reef degradation
climate change
oil spill
Another term for global warming
climate change
earth degradation
drift
It contributes to coral reef degradation EXCEPT
dynamite fishing
cyanide fishing
soil erosion
What is typical "household" waste?
hazardous waste
municipal solid waste
agricultural waste
Potentially explosive or chemically reactive
hazardous waste
municipal solid waste
agricultural waste
Contains plant matter, fertilizer, and pesticide residue
hazardous waste
municipal solid waste
agricultural waste
Leftover rock and ore from mineral extraction.
hazardous waste
municipal solid waste
agricultural waste
mining waste
Which of these materials in municipal waste would be considered biodegradable?
glass bottles
metal cans
glass clippings and leaves
Municipal waste production in the United States has increased ____________________ the population growth rate.
faster than
slower than
all about the same rate as
Which form of waste disposal is no longer in use in most developed countries.
sanitary landfills
open dumps
incinerators
Which is not a disadvantage of using sanitary landfills to dispose of municipal solid waste?
Sanitary landfills are the most expensive waste disposal option.
They can leak into groundwater if not lined properly.
They can run out of space, especially in heavily populated areas.
What is an advantage of incineration over other waste disposal methods?
Incineration increases the volume of waste the must be placed in the landfill.
Lower risk of air pollution.
The costs of building and running ans incinerator are much lower.
Implementing cash deposits on recyclable materials, such as car batteries and (in some states) drink cans and bottles results in ___________________ in recycling rates.
an increase
a decrease
no change
What is the drawback to recycling materials like metals, glass, and plastics?
Recycling requires more energy
The amount of material recaptured for future use is minimal
Market prices for recycled materials can fluctuate wildly.
Which of these materials is not accepted for recycling in most communities?
clear glass
#1 PET plastic (e.g. water bottles)
#6 Styrofoam Containers
Which of these statements best summarizes the effects of CERCLA, also known as "Superfund"?
Hazardous waste was defined as anything acidic or explosive.
Companies that produce hazardous waste must fully account for its storage, transportation, and eventual disposal.
The individuals or companies responsible for a hazardous waste site can be held responsible for its cleanup.
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) was passed in response to the Love Canal disaster. What issue (s) with the Love Canal was the law intended to prevent in the future?
The placing of industrial waste in an unsecured landfill.
The construction of residential homes and a school on top of a hazardous waste landfill
The lack of documentation about what specific chemicals were placed in the landfill
These were all issues with the Love Canal addressed by the law
Toxic water that infiltrates through a landfill and collects at the bottom.
leachate
compost
tipping fee
