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WorksheetsCSS ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the main cause of global warming?
a) Increased use of renewable energy
b) Deforestation and burning fossil fuels
c) Planting more trees
d) Recycling materials
Which of the following is considered a greenhouse gas?
a) Oxygen (O₂)
b) Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)
c) Nitrogen (N₂)
d) Helium (He)
What is the primary cause of ocean pollution?
a) Overfishing
b) Oil spills and plastic waste
c) Marine animals
d) Tides and waves
What does the term “biodiversity” refer to?
a) Different types of plants and animals in an ecosystem
b) The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
c) The process of recycling waste
d) The use of biofuels for energy
Which of the following actions can help reduce air pollution?
a) Driving gasoline-powered vehicles frequently
b) Using public transportation or carpooling
c) Burning waste in open areas
d) Expanding industrial zones
Which renewable energy source uses the power of the wind?
a) Hydroelectric
b) Solar
c) Wind turbines
d) Geothermal
What does the term “sustainable development” mean?
a) Rapid urbanization without limits
b) Economic growth at the cost of the environment
c) Development that meets present needs without compromising future generations
d) Using up natural resources as quickly as possible
What is one major consequence of deforestation?
a) Improved air quality
b) Loss of habitat for wildlife
c) Increased rainfall
d) Decrease in greenhouse gases
Which of the following is a major contributor to water scarcity?
a) Droughts and climate change
b) Excessive rainfall
c) Large-scale tree planting
d) Reduced industrial activities
What is the primary purpose of recycling?
a) To save money on manufacturing
b) To reduce waste in landfills and conserve resources
c) To increase industrial productivity
d) To produce more plastic materials
Which of these is NOT a renewable energy source?
a) Solar power
b) Coal
c) Wind energy
d) Hydroelectric power
What is the main reason for the melting of polar ice caps?
a) Overfishing in the Arctic
b) Increase in global temperatures due to climate change
c) Natural seasonal changes
d) Migration of animals
What is the term for species that are at risk of extinction?
a) Endangered species
b) Domesticated species
c) Invasive species
d) Indigenous species
What does the term “carbon footprint” mean?
a) The number of trees a person plants
b) The total greenhouse gas emissions caused by an individual, organization, or product
c) The physical size of a person’s impact on the environment
d) The weight of carbon in the atmosphere
What is “eutrophication” in the context of water pollution?
a) The process of cleaning water using natural methods
b) The excessive growth of algae due to nutrient pollution
c) The increase in fish populations in polluted waters
d) The cooling of water temperatures in polluted lakes
