Environment and Sustainability Quizzes for 1º de ESO Inglés

Question 1

What is the primary cause of climate change?

Accepted Answer

The burning of fossil fuels

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Deforestation

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Overpopulation

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Volcanic eruptions

Question 2

What is a renewable resource?

Accepted Answer

Wind

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Fossil fuels

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Coal

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Natural gas

Question 3

What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy called?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Decomposition

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Transpiration

Question 4

What is the ozone layer responsible for?

Accepted Answer

Protecting the Earth from harmful UV radiation

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Regulating the Earth's temperature

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Absorbing carbon dioxide

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Producing oxygen

Question 5

Which of the following is a sustainable practice?

Accepted Answer

Using reusable water bottles

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Driving a car to work

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Burning garbage

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Leaving electronic devices plugged in overnight

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a potential impact of climate change?

Accepted Answer

Better air quality

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Rising sea levels

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More frequent and severe weather events

Question 7

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

Accepted Answer

Solar power

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear power

Question 8

Which of the following is considered a sustainable practice?

Accepted Answer

Using reusable shopping bags

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Driving a gasoline-powered car

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Leaving the lights on when not in a room

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Burning plastic waste

Question 9

What is the difference between biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials?

Accepted Answer

Biodegradable materials break down naturally, while non-biodegradable materials do not.

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Biodegradable materials are always made from plant materials, while non-biodegradable materials are always made from plastic.

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Biodegradable materials are harmful to the environment, while non-biodegradable materials are not.

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There is no difference between biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials

Question 10

What is the ultimate objective of sustainable development?

Accepted Answer

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

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To maximize economic growth at any cost.

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To protect the environment at the expense of human development.

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To eliminate poverty worldwide

Question 11

Which process do plants use to produce their own food using sunlight?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Decompostition

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Transpiration

Question 12

Which of the following energy sources is NOT renewable?

Accepted Answer

Coal

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Solar power

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Wind power

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Water power

Question 13

What is the term for the relationship in which living things rely on each other for survival?

Accepted Answer

Symbiosis

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Predation

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Competition

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Decomposition

Question 14

¿Cuál de las siguientes afirmaciones sobre el cambio climático es correcta?

Accepted Answer

Es causado por factores naturales y humanos.

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Solo afecta a las regiones polares.

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No hay pruebas científicas que respalden su existencia.

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Tiene un impacto insignificante en el medio ambiente.

Question 15

¿Qué tipo de contaminación es causada por las fábricas?

Accepted Answer

Contaminación atmosférica

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Contaminación del agua

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Contaminación del suelo

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Contaminación acústica

Question 16

¿Cuál de los siguientes recursos es no renovable?

Accepted Answer

El petróleo

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El agua

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El sol

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El viento

Question 17

¿Cuáles son los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible?

Accepted Answer

Un conjunto de objetivos globales para abordar los problemas medioambientales y sociales.

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Un conjunto de objetivos nacionales para mejorar la economía.

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Un conjunto de objetivos personales para reducir la huella de carbono.

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Un conjunto de objetivos educativos para aprender sobre el medio ambiente.

Question 18

¿Qué acción NO contribuye a la conservación de los recursos?

Accepted Answer

Desperdiciar agua y energía

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Reciclar

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Utilizar el transporte público

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Comprar productos duraderos

Question 19

¿Qué organización internacional trabaja para proteger la vida silvestre en todo el mundo?

Accepted Answer

WWF

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ONU

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Greenpeace

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UNESCO

Question 20

¿Cuál de las siguientes NO es una ventaja de las energías renovables?

Accepted Answer

Son más caras que los combustibles fósiles.

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Reducen las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero.

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Son inagotables.

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Crean nuevos puestos de trabajo.

Question 21

Identify the source of climate change that is NOT a major contributor?

Accepted Answer

Variations in the Earth's orbit

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Deforestation

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Burning of fossil fuels

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Industrial farming

Question 22

Which of the following greenhouse gases is primarily released by human activities?

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Nitrous oxide

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Ozone

Question 23

Select the option that represents a renewable energy source.

Accepted Answer

Wind

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear

Question 24

Which practice is considered sustainable in agriculture?

Accepted Answer

Crop rotation

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Pesticide and herbicide use

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Monoculture farming

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Clear-cutting forests

Question 25

Name the global agreement signed in 2015 to combat climate change.

Accepted Answer

Paris Agreement

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Kyoto Protocol

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Montreal Protocol

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Ramsar Convention

Question 26

What term describes the concept of reducing, reusing, and recycling to minimize waste?

Accepted Answer

The 3 Rs

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Eco-friendliness

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Sustainability

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Zero waste

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a major environmental concern discussed in this unit?

Accepted Answer

Economic inequality

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Climate change

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Pollution

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Conservation of resources

Question 28

What is widely accepted as the primary cause of climate change?

Accepted Answer

Human activities

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Volcanic eruptions

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Solar flares

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Natural weather cycles

Question 29

What is an effective way to reduce plastic waste?

Accepted Answer

Banning single-use plastics

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Recycling more plastic

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Burning plastic waste

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Landfilling plastic waste

Question 30

What is the main objective of the Kyoto Protocol?

Accepted Answer

To reduce emissions that contribute to global warming

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To protect endangered species

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To clean up oil spills

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To promote economic growth

Question 31

What is the leading cause of climate change?

Accepted Answer

Burning of fossil fuels

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Deforestation

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Agricultural practices

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Transportation

Question 32

What is the term used to describe the impact of human activities on the environment?

Accepted Answer

Environmental footprint

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Ecology

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Sustainability

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Biosphere

Question 33

Which of the following is a simple way to conserve water?

Accepted Answer

Taking shorter showers

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Watering plants during the day

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Leaving the faucet running while brushing your teeth

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Using a dishwasher instead of washing dishes by hand

Question 34

What is the core goal of sustainable development?

Accepted Answer

Meeting the needs of the present without compromising those of the future

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Maximizing economic growth

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Protecting the environment at all costs

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Ensuring social justice

Question 35

What is the recommended way to dispose of electronic waste?

Accepted Answer

Recycling it

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Throwing it in the trash

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Composting it

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Burning it

Question 36

What is the term for the total greenhouse gases produced by an individual or organization?

Accepted Answer

Carbon Footprint

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Ecological Footprint

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Greenhouse Effect

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Carbon Tax

Question 37

Which gas is NOT a greenhouse gas?

Accepted Answer

Nitrogen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Nitrous oxide

Question 38

What is a major cause of air pollution in cities?

Accepted Answer

Emissions from vehicles

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Cutting down trees

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Burning crops

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Construction activities

Question 39

Which of these is a renewable energy source?

Accepted Answer

Solar energy

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Oil

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Coal

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Natural gas

Question 40

What do we call the loss of different types of plants and animals?

Accepted Answer

Loss of biodiversity

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Deforestation

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Pollution

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Climate change

Question 41

Which of these is NOT an advantage of recycling?

Accepted Answer

Increasing pollution

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Reducing trash in landfills

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Saving energy

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Creating jobs

Question 42

What is the name of the process by which plants turn sunlight into energy?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

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Burning

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Breathing

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Fermentation

Question 43

Which of the following is a major contributor to climate change?

Accepted Answer

Greenhouse gas emissions from human activities

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Deforestation

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Volcanic eruptions

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Melting ice caps

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a type of environmental pollution?

Accepted Answer

Natural disasters

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Air pollution

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Water pollution

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Noise pollution

Question 45

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

Accepted Answer

Solar energy

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Coal

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Oil

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Natural gas

Question 46

What is deforestation?

Accepted Answer

Cutting down trees and clearing forests

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Planting trees for reforestation

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Protecting forests from logging and development

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Burning forests to clear land

Question 47

What is the term for the process by which forests are cleared or destroyed?

Accepted Answer

Deforestation

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Desertification

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Erosion

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Pollution

Question 48

Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?

Accepted Answer

Wind energy

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Oil

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Coal

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Natural gas

Question 49

Which greenhouse gas is primarily emitted by human activities?

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Methane

Question 50

What is the process by which plants use sunlight to create energy called?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Decomposition

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Combustion

Question 51

Due to climate change, which region is predicted to face the most significant rise in sea levels?

Accepted Answer

The Maldives

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The North Pole

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The Amazon rainforest

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Antarctica

Question 52

Which international organization coordinates global efforts to tackle climate change?

Accepted Answer

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

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Greenpeace

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World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

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Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

Question 53

Which of the following is the primary cause of climate change?

Accepted Answer

Burning of fossil fuels

Answer

Deforestation

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Volcanic eruptions

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Solar flares

Question 54

Pollution can take many forms. Which of the following is NOT a type of pollution?

Accepted Answer

Biodiversity loss

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Air pollution

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Water pollution

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Light pollution

Question 55

Renewable energy sources are essential for a sustainable future. Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

Accepted Answer

Solar power

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear energy

Question 56

The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement aimed at addressing environmental concerns. What is the purpose of the Kyoto Protocol?

Accepted Answer

To reduce greenhouse gas emissions

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To protect endangered species

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To promote renewable energy sources

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To ban the use of plastic bags

Question 57

Sustainable societies are designed to meet the needs of the present without compromising the future. Which of the following is a characteristic of a sustainable society?

Accepted Answer

It balances current needs with the well-being of future generations

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It relies heavily on non-renewable resources

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It generates excessive waste and pollution

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It disregards environmental concerns

Question 58

Which of the following is NOT a major greenhouse gas?

Accepted Answer

Nitrogen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Nitrous oxide

Question 59

What is the term for the gradual increase in average global temperature?

Accepted Answer

Global warming

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Climate change

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Greenhouse effect

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Pollution

Question 60

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

Accepted Answer

Solar energy

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear energy

Question 61

What is the term for the ability of an ecosystem to recover from harm?

Accepted Answer

Resilience

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Sustainability

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Biodiversity

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Pollution

Question 62

Which of the following is NOT a cause of deforestation?

Accepted Answer

Reforestation

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Logging

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Agriculture

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Urbanization

Question 63

What is the Kyoto Protocol?

Accepted Answer

An international agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

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A UN resolution on water conservation

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A treaty to protect endangered species

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A protocol for recycling waste

Question 64

Which human activity is NOT a major factor in climate change?

Accepted Answer

Planting trees in urban areas

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Clearing forests

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Burning fossil fuels for energy

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Releasing industrial chemicals into the atmosphere