WorksheetsEnvironment Vocabulary Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is 'acid rain'?
Rain that occurs in tropical regions
Rain that is naturally acidic due to volcanic activity
Rain that is beneficial for plant growth
Rain that contains harmful chemicals from burning fossil fuels
What does the term 'carbon footprint' refer to?
The carbon content in a person's diet
The size of a person's ecological footprint
The amount of carbon-dioxide a person adds to the atmosphere
The carbon emissions from a single car
What is 'clearcutting'?
A way to clear land for agriculture
A method of selective logging
A logging practice where most or all trees in an area are cut down
A technique for planting new trees
What is the meaning of 'compost'?
To put organic waste into a container to break it down into soil
To recycle plastic and metal waste
To bury waste in landfills
To burn waste materials to generate energy
What is a 'developing country'?
A nation with a declining population
A country that relies solely on agriculture
A poor nation gradually becoming richer and more advanced
A country with a high GDP and advanced technology
What does 'endangered species' mean?
Animals or plants in danger of becoming extinct
Animals that are commonly found in zoos
Species that are thriving in their natural habitat
Species that have been recently discovered
What is 'global warming'?
Higher air and sea temperatures partly caused by man-made increases in greenhouse-gas levels
A natural cycle of warming and cooling of the Earth
The warming of the Earth's core
The increase in volcanic activity worldwide
What does 'recycle' mean?
To dispose of waste in landfills
To burn waste materials to reduce volume
To make something new from materials that have been used before
To convert waste into energy
What is 'renewable energy'?
Energy that can be used without running out, like solar and wind
Energy derived from fossil fuels
Energy that is stored in batteries
Energy that is generated from nuclear reactions
What does 'zero-emission' refer to?
Releasing no greenhouse gases like carbon-dioxide or methane
Producing minimal waste during manufacturing
Using renewable energy sources
Having a neutral carbon footprint
