Please answer the following questions based on your knowledge of environmental issues. If a question includes a list of possible answers, choose the most appropriate option. Good luck!
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What is the greenhouse effect?
- A. A phenomenon that warms the Earth's surface.
- B. The cooling of the Earth due to ice caps.
- C. A method of recycling waste materials.
- D. A type of renewable energy.
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Which of the following is a major contributor to air pollution?
- A. Solar panels
- B. Fossil fuels
- C. Wind turbines
- D. Biodegradable products
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What does “sustainable development” aim to achieve?
- A. Economic growth without any limitations
- B. Balancing the needs of the present without compromising future generations
- C. Reducing waste in landfills
- D. Promoting the use of fossil fuels
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Which of the following is a consequence of deforestation?
- A. Increased biodiversity
- B. Loss of habitat for species
- C. Increased oxygen production
- D. Improved air quality
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What is the primary function of the ozone layer?
- A. To facilitate climate change
- B. To absorb harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun
- C. To generate oxygen for humans
- D. To recycle carbon dioxide
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What term is used to describe the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat?
- A. Sustainability
- B. Pollution
- C. Biodiversity
- D. Conservation
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Which of the following materials is most commonly recycled?
- A. Plastic
- B. Food waste
- C. Glass
- D. Textiles
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What is a “carbon footprint”?
- A. A measure of the total greenhouse gas emissions caused by an individual, organization, event, or product
- B. The amount of waste generated by a person
- C. The area of land needed to produce food for one person
- D. The distance travelled by food from farm to table
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What is the name of the international agreement aimed at combating climate change?
- A. Paris Agreement
- B. Kyoto Protocol
- C. Montreal Protocol
- D. Rio Declaration
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Which sector contributes the most to global greenhouse gas emissions?
- A. Agriculture
- B. Transportation
- C. Industry
- D. Energy production
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How can individuals help reduce ocean pollution?
- A. By using single-use plastics
- B. By participating in beach clean-ups
- C. By increasing the use of fertilizers
- D. By consuming more fish
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What does the term “renewable energy” refer to?
- A. Energy sources that cannot be replenished
- B. Energy derived from natural processes that are continuously replenished
- C. Energy that is created by burning fossil fuels
- D. Energy consumed by the urban population
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Which of the following is a common method for conserving water at home?
- A. Taking long showers
- B. Leaving the tap running while brushing teeth
- C. Using a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways
- D. Watering lawns during peak sun hours
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What is the main purpose of environmental legislation?
- A. To increase corporate profits
- B. To protect the environment and public health
- C. To limit outdoor activities for citizens
- D. To promote deforestation
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What is one effect of climate change on wildlife?
- A. Increased migration patterns
- B. Stabilized ecosystems
- C. Decreased temperatures
- D. Improved food sources
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What does the term "carbon offsetting" mean?
- A. The process of reducing industrial emissions
- B. Investing in projects that reduce emissions elsewhere to compensate for an individual's or organization’s carbon footprint
- C. Storing carbon in underground facilities
- D. Creating more carbon emissions
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Which of the following actions can help minimize the effects of urban heat islands?
- A. Increasing asphalt and concrete surfaces
- B. Planting more trees and vegetation
- C. Reducing public transport availability
- D. Encouraging the use of air conditioning
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What is the purpose of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?
- A. To estimate a project's financial profitability
- B. To evaluate the potential environmental effects of a proposed project
- C. To assess a business’s income tax
- D. To approve building permits
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Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?
- A. Wind
- B. Natural gas
- C. Solar energy
- D. Tidal energy
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How do invasive species affect local ecosystems?
- A. They enhance biodiversity.
- B. They compete with native species and disrupt food chains.
- C. They improve habitat conditions.
- D. They have no significant impact.
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