European Environmental Issues

Which situation is an effect of acid rain?

• cleaner rivers

• destroyed forests

• buildings and statues that look new

• increased automobile manufacturing

What is the main cause of air pollution in the United Kingdom?

• nuclear reactor explosion

• London smog

• use of fossil fuels

• automobile (car exhaust) & emissions

Which was an effect of the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl, Ukraine?

• people and animals did not get sick

• drinking water was unsafe for a long time

• forest got healthier

• all nuclear powerplants in the world were closed

Which one is a solution to reduce air pollution in the UK?

• ban on coal fires

• acid rain in western Europe

• developing ways to make coal cleaner

• the link between asthma and vehicle exhaust

What caused the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl?

• a reactor exploded

• the power went out in a plant

• acid rain

• accident caused by a nearby railroad

What steps were taken by the government to make Chernobyl safer after the nuclear disaster?

• the reactor was taken apart

• the reactor was buried in concrete

• the government quit using nuclear power

• the reactor was moved to the exclusion zone

Why were other countries worried about the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl?

• the town was closed

• the cost of nuclear power increased

• radioactive material fell on other countries in Europe

• they didn't have enough room for the sick people

Which is not a direct effect of air pollution?

• asthma

• burning eyes

• heart attack

• lung disease

How does nature play a role in Germany’s acid rain problem?

• emissions from cars

• currents from the Gulf Stream carries toxic smoke into Germany

• the rivers of Germany are used to make electricity for other countries

• Germany has many buildings being destroyed

Which situation is an effect from acid rain?

• buildings are damaged

• water is contaminated

• forests are damaged

• all of the above