Europe Flashcard

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In which country is acid rain an environmental issue? Italy, United Kingdom, Russia, Germany

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Germany

Front

The United Kingdom is creating government regulations to help reduce what environmental problem?

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Air Pollution

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What situation is an effect of acid rain?

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Destroyed forests

Front

Which is one effect of the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl, Ukraine?

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Drinking water was unsafe for a long time

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What countries were severely affected by the Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster?

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Ukraine & Belarus

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One of the sources of acid rain in Germany is from: Nuclear waste from the Chernobyl disaster, Air pollution blowing into Germany from other countries like France and the UK, Batteries being dumped in Germany's lakes and rivers

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Air pollution blowing into Germany from other countries like France and the UK

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All of the following are causes of air pollution and acid rain EXCEPT: Burning fossil fuels like coal, Manufacturing/Factories, Vehicle emissions into the air, Solar, wind and water power

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Solar, wind and water power

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____ and _____ mix in the air to cause acid rain

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Pollutants & Rain

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Many European countries are asking citizens to drive less and use public transportation to limit the impact of pollution on the environment.

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True

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All of the following are ways to help stop pollution EXCEPT:
Smokestack filters and cleaner fuels,
Use new types of energy like solar, wind and water power,
Continue to burn fossil fuels like coal,
Encase the Chernobyl reactor in concrete

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Continue to burn fossil fuels like coal