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Climate change - Environmentalism

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the biggest form of pollution in the world?

a)

Sediment Pollution

b)

Lead Pollution

c)

Toxic Pollution

d)

Air Pollution

2.

Since the mid 1990’s how much ice have we lost in tons?

a)

16 trillion tons

b)

23 trillion tons

c)

28 trillion tons

d)

37 trillion tons

3.

 What is the name of the agreement signed in 2015 by nearly every country to combat climate change?

a)

Sydney Agreement

b)

Paris Agreement

c)

London Agreement

d)

Geneva Agreement

4.

What percentage of the global greenhouse gas emissions does the transportation sector emit?

a)

4%

b)

36%

c)

18%

d)

20%

5.

 Approximately how much of the world's population lives within 100 kilometers of a coastline vulnerable to rising sea levels?

a)

50%

b)

30%

c)

60%

d)

40%

6.

how much does air travel contribute to global warming?

a)

5%

b)

2.4%

c)

3.1%

d)

17%

7.

What country has the most trees?

a)

China

b)

Canada

c)

United States of America

d)

Russia

8.

What is the most carbon neutral country?

a)

Netherlands

b)

Bhutan

c)

Madagascar

d)

Gabon

9.

Who Hosted The International Horticultural Expo 2023

a)

Qatar

b)

Greenland

c)

New Zealand

d)

Nepal

10.

Which is the only official carbon negative country?

a)

Sweden

b)

Canada

c)

Bhutan

d)

Costa Rica

11.

What is the main cause of the melting of polar ice caps?

a)

Increased use of public transportation

b)

Industrialization

c)

Reduced air pollution

d)

Planting more crops

12.

Which sustainable practice helps in protecting marine life?

a)

Dumping plastic waste in oceans

b)

Using biodegradable fishing nets

c)

Overfishing

d)

Polluting water bodies

13.

Which transportation method is eco-friendly and contributes positively to reducing emissions?

a)

Taking less frequent flights

b)

Using electric vehicles

c)

Walking or cycling

d)

Car pooling in a gas-guzzling car

14.

What does the term "sustainability" refer to in environmental science?

a)

Ignoring environmental issues

b)

Maximizing profits at all costs

c)

Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

d)

Using resources without any limit

15.

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

a)
Solar energy
b)
Oil energy
c)
Nuclear energy
d)
Coal energy
16.

What is the purpose of the "reduce, reuse, recycle" mantra for sustainability?

a)
To promote sustainable practices
b)
To encourage excessive consumption
c)
To deplete natural resources
d)
To ignore environmental impact
17.

What is one way individuals can promote sustainability in their daily lives?

a)
Use disposable products excessively
b)
Increase single-use plastic consumption
c)
Ignore recycling practices
d)
Reduce single-use plastic consumption
18.

How does planting trees help in sustainability efforts?

a)

Trees accelerate climate change

b)

Trees have no impact on the environment

c)

Trees worsen air quality

d)

Trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen

19.

When is Earth Day?

a)
June 22nd
b)
April 22nd
c)
March 22nd
d)

April 24th

20.

Which Australian city is particularly vulnerable to sea-level rise caused by climate change?

a)
Brisbane
b)
Melbourne
c)
Sydney
d)
Perth
21.

The concept of "sustainable agriculture" in Asia emphasizes:

a)

Heavy use of chemical pesticides

b)

Large-scale monoculture farming

c)

Deforestation for agricultural expansion

d)

Organic farming practices

22.

Coastal areas in Asia are particularly vulnerable to:

a)

Overfishing

b)

Coral reef degradation

c)

Tsunamis

d)

Plastic pollution

23.

How does urbanization impact sustainability in African cities?

a)

It reduces the strain on resources

b)

It leads to increased waste generation and resource consumption

c)

It decreases pollution levels

d)

It has no impact on sustainability efforts

24.

What percentage of the world's marine biodiversity is found in the Mediterranean Sea?

a)

20%

b)

10%

c)

30%

d)

5%

25.

Which river in North America is one of the most threatened by pollution and industrial activities?

a)
Hudson River
b)
Colorado River
c)
Mississippi River
d)
Ohio River