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Lifesmarts Environment 2026

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A system where clothes are reused, repaired, resold, or recycled to reduce waste. What is this system called?

a)

Circular Fashion

b)

Fast Fashion

c)

Linear Fashion

d)

Disposable Fashion

2.

A sustainable way to refresh your wardrobe by trading clothes with others instead of buying new. Fill in the blank: ____________

a)

Clothing Swap

b)

Fast Fashion

c)

Online Shopping

d)

Thrift Store

3.

The belief that buying more stuff leads to happiness or status often drives fast fashion demand. Fill in the blank: ____________

a)

Consumerism

b)

Minimalism

c)

Recycling

d)

Sustainability

4.

Cheap, trendy clothing made quickly to match demand, often harming workers and the environment. Fill in the blank: ____________

a)

Fast Fashion

b)

Sustainable Fashion

c)

Haute Couture

d)

Vintage Wear

5.

The full journey of a piece of clothing, from production to disposal. Fill in the blank: ____________

a)

Garment Lifecycle

b)

Textile Chemistry

c)

Fashion Forecasting

d)

Retail Management

6.

When more clothes are made than people can buy, leading to waste and unsold inventory. What is this called?

a)

Overproduction

b)

Recycling

c)

Underproduction

d)

Sustainability

7.

A mindset that values fixing or altering clothes instead of tossing them. Fill in the blank: ____________

a)

Repair Culture

b)

Fast Fashion

c)

Throwaway Culture

d)

Minimalism

8.

Places (online or in person) where used clothes are bought and sold. Fill in the blank: ____________

a)

Resale Market

b)

Supermarket

c)

Pharmacy

d)

Bookstore

9.

Clothing made with care for the environment and fair treatment of workers. Fill in the blank: ____________

a)

Sustainable Fashion

b)

Fast Fashion

c)

Disposable Fashion

d)

Synthetic Fashion

10.

Shopping second hand, usually at thrift stores, vintage shops, or resale apps. Fill in the blank: ____________

a)

Thrifting

b)

Bartering

c)

Investing

d)

Auctioning

11.

The buildup of toxic substances in living organisms over time. Fill in the blank: ____________

a)

Bioaccumulation

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Eutrophication

d)

Transpiration

12.

When a substance (like PFAS) doesn't break down easily in the environment. Fill in the blank: ____________

a)

Chemical Resistance

b)

Thermal Expansion

c)

Electrical Conductivity

d)

Magnetic Permeability

13.

A chemical that interferes with hormones and may affect growth, development, or reproduction. Fill in the blank: ____________

a)

Endocrine Disruptor

b)

Carcinogen

c)

Antioxidant

d)

Solvent

14.

When chemicals seep out of materials (like plastics) into food, water, or soil. Fill in the blank: ____________

a)

Leaching

b)

Evaporation

c)

Condensation

d)

Filtration

15.

Tiny plastic pieces less than 5mm that form when larger plastics break down.

a)

Microplastics

b)

Nanoplastics

c)

Macroplastics

d)

Bioplastics

16.

The release of chemicals from new products (like furniture or paint) into the air you breathe.

a)

Off-gassing

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Filtration

d)

Condensation

17.

Chemicals that stay in the environment for a long time without breaking down.

a)

Persistent Pollutants

b)

Biodegradable Substances

c)

Volatile Compounds

d)

Essential Nutrients

18.

A group of manmade chemicals used for water and stain resistance; known as "Forever Chemicals".

a)

PFAS

b)

BPA

c)

PCB

d)

DDT

19.

The slow process of plastic breaking down into smaller pieces, including microplastics.

a)

Plastic Degradation

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Evaporation

d)

Condensation

20.

The total amount of harmful chemicals your body has absorbed over time.

a)

Toxic Load

b)

Metabolic Rate

c)

Nutrient Intake

d)

Oxygen Saturation

21.

Turning food scraps and other organic waste into nutrient-rich soil.

a)

Composting

b)

Incineration

c)

Landfilling

d)

Recycling

22.

A movement to reduce waste by getting food directly from farms to consumers.

a)

Farm-to-Table

b)

Fast Food Movement

c)

Industrial Agriculture

d)

Supermarket Sweep

23.

Not having consistent access to enough affordable, nutritious food.

a)

Food Insecurity

b)

Malnutrition

c)

Overconsumption

d)

Food Surplus

24.

Saving safe, uneaten food and giving it to people instead of throwing it away.

a)

Food Recovery

b)

Composting

c)

Incineration

d)

Landfilling

25.

Edible fruits and vegetables that look odd or have blemishes often waste due to their appearance.

a)

Imperfect Produce

b)

Organic Greens

c)

Fresh Picks

d)

Premium Select

26.

Choosing meals ahead of time to buy only what you need and reduce waste.

a)

Meal Planning

b)

Impulse Buying

c)

Skipping Meals

d)

Overeating

27.

Serving the right amount of food to avoid throwing out extras.

a)

Portion Control

b)

Overeating

c)

Food Hoarding

d)

Skipping Meals

e)

Mindless Eating

28.

The date a store should stop selling a product—food is often still safe to eat after this.

a)

Sell By Date

b)

Expiration Date

c)

Best Before Date

d)

Use By Date

29.

Food lost before it reaches stores—during growing, processing, or transport

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30.

A kitchen that tries to create no food waste through planning, repurposing, and composting

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31.

When low-income or minority communities face more environmental harm than others

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32.

When policies or decisions expose communities of color to more pollution or environmental risks

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33.

A place with little or no access to affordable, healthy food, often due to systemic inequalities

(a)  

34.

Unequal access to clean water, safe housing, or transportation, often tied to race or income

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35.

A health risk from breathing or swallowing lead, often found in old paint or water pipes

(a)  

36.

A historic practice of denying loans or investment to certain neighborhoods, often communities of color, leading to long-term harm

(a)  

37.

Contact with harmful chemicals, often without warning or protection

(a)  

38.

A neighborhood left out of environmental protections or basic services due to systemic neglect

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39.

Local rules about land use that can place pollution sources near low-income homes

(a)  

40.

Luis learns that bee populations are declining, which threatens crop production. What is the term for animals like bees, butterflies, and bats that help fertilize plants?

(a)  

41.

A group of students in Jamal's city creates an initiative to educate residents about air pollution and its health effects. This type of organized effort is called:

a)

a public awareness campaign

b)

a sports event

c)

a fundraising gala

d)

a science experiment

42.

Cutting down large areas of trees removes plants that absorb carbon dioxide. What is this environmental problem called?

a)

Deforestation

b)

Desertification

c)

Urbanization

d)

Erosion

43.

After a storm, dirty water from roads and parking lots flows into drains and ends up in rivers. What type of pollution does this cause in cities?

a)

Urban runoff

b)

Air pollution

c)

Thermal pollution

d)

Noise pollution

44.

Since wind and solar don't always produce steady power, engineers use a solution to store extra electricity for later. What is this technology called?

a)

Battery storage; Energy storage

b)

Wind turbines

c)

Solar panels

d)

Transmission lines

45.

Despite not being a member of OPEC, this country supplies more crude oil to the United States than any other. Which country is it?

a)

Canada

b)

Mexico

c)

Russia

d)

Norway

46.

At a travel fair, Leo learns about tours that focus on protecting the environment and helping local communities. What is the term for this type of travel?

a)

Ecotourism

b)

Adventure tourism

c)

Luxury tourism

d)

Cultural tourism

47.

Which layer of the atmosphere holds most of its mass and includes the air we breathe and the weather we experience?

a)

Troposphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Mesosphere

d)

Thermosphere

48.

Ethan is researching clean energy options and finds one that creates only water vapor as a byproduct when used. What type of fuel is he looking at?

a)

Hydrogen fuel

b)

Coal

c)

Natural gas

d)

Diesel

49.

What ecological factor often helps invasive species succeed?

a)

Lack of natural predators; High reproductive rates; Outcompeting native species

b)

Abundant rainfall; Low sunlight; Poor soil nutrients

c)

Frequent wildfires; High altitude; Low temperatures

d)

Limited water sources; High competition from native species; Short growing seasons

50.

Cutting down forests in Shannon's region has led to more flooding and air pollution. What principle explains how land, water, and air systems are connected?

a)

Interconnected systems; Earth systems science

b)

Photosynthesis; Plant biology

c)

Plate tectonics; Geology

d)

Cell theory; Biology

51.

A low-income community lacks clean drinking water, while nearby wealthy neighborhoods have modern systems. What environmental justice issue does this reflect?

a)

Unequal access to resources; Environmental racism; Redlining

b)

Climate change adaptation; Urban sprawl; Green gentrification

c)

Wildlife conservation; Renewable energy subsidies; Carbon trading

d)

Deforestation; Ocean acidification; Airplane noise pollution

52.

Isla's coastal town strengthens seawalls, restores wetlands, and prepares for storms. What term describes its ability to adapt to climate change and limit damage?

a)

Adaptive capacity; Climate resilience

b)

Greenhouse effect

c)

Urban sprawl

d)

Desertification

53.

In the U.S., the taiga (TY-guh) —also known as the boreal forest—is primarily found in which state?

a)

Alaska

b)

Montana

c)

Maine

d)

Colorado

54.

Tomatoes that spoil at the grocery store or crops that are damaged during harvest are never eaten. What do we call this type of waste that happens before food reaches the consumer?

a)

Food loss

b)

Food security

c)

Food processing

d)

Food labeling

55.

In a region with hot springs and volcanic activity, engineers build a power plant that uses underground heat to make electricity. What type of energy is this?

a)

Geothermal Energy

b)

Solar Energy

c)

Wind Energy

d)

Hydroelectric Energy

56.

This U.S. agency takes care of places like Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon. What is its three-letter name?

a)

NPS

b)

FBI

c)

IRS

d)

EPA

57.

After making a presentation on rising sea levels and disappearing species, Isaiah feels nervous and helpless about the planet. What term describes this emotional reaction?

a)

Eco-anxiety

b)

Climate denial

c)

Biodiversity optimism

d)

Environmental apathy

58.

Because of tight finances, Brianna often has trouble getting enough healthy food to eat each week. What is this situation called?

a)

Food insecurity

b)

Nutritional abundance

c)

Financial literacy

d)

Food surplus

59.

A fast-growing plant introduced from another country begins spreading beyond the backyard where it was planted, overtaking local vegetation. What type of species is it considered?

a)

Invasive species

b)

Endangered species

c)

Native species

d)

Keystone species

60.

Cars, factories, and power plants release substances into the air that trap heat. ________

a)

Greenhouse gases

b)

Minerals

c)

Nutrients

d)

Condensation

61.

What word describes a species that can survive in lots of different places?

a)

Adaptable

b)

Nocturnal

c)

Endangered

d)

Carnivorous

62.

Rising global temperatures make it more expensive to grow crops like wheat and corn, leading to higher food prices. What is this economic effect called?

a)

Heatflation; Climate-driven inflation

b)

Agrodeflation

c)

Cold shock pricing

d)

Greenhouse surplus effect

63.

What's the term for the largest population an environment can support?

a)

Carrying capacity

b)

Population density

c)

Limiting factor

d)

Ecological niche

64.

Frank is researching coastal areas where freshwater from rivers mixes with saltwater from the ocean, creating rich habitats for diverse species. What are these areas called?

a)

Estuary

b)

Desert

c)

Tundra

d)

Savanna

65.

Scientists use complex computer simulations to predict future temperature changes, sea level rise, and extreme weather patterns. What are these predictive tools called?

a)

Global climate models

b)

Weather balloons

c)

Seismographs

d)

Sonar systems

66.

Excessive groundwater pumping for farming has caused Priya's region to sink and lose water. What environmental issue is this?

a)

Groundwater depletion; Land subsidence

b)

Soil erosion; Desertification

c)

Acid rain; Ozone depletion

d)

Deforestation; Habitat loss

67.

What international agreement, signed by many countries in 2015, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit global warming?

a)

Paris Agreement

b)

Kyoto Protocol

c)

Montreal Protocol

d)

Geneva Convention

68.

What technology directly converts sunlight into electricity through the use of semiconducting materials?

a)

Photovoltaics

b)

Thermal conduction

c)

Electrolysis

d)

Wind turbines

69.

What common agricultural crop known for its oil content is the primary source of biodiesel in the United States?

a)

Soybean oil

b)

Corn oil

c)

Canola oil

d)

Sunflower oil

70.

As carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere rise, more CO2 is absorbed by oceans, leading to lower pH levels and harming marine life. What is this process called?

a)

Ocean acidification

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Eutrophication

d)

Global warming