Global Issues

How is the world changing at the end of the 20th century?

• a. Each nation becomes independent.

• b. The economy and technology have been connected.

• c. Many problems are global and can not be solved individually.

• d. The business is running worldwide.

What is the main problem that has been destroying the environment?

• a. The world’s pollution is becoming a problem.

• b. Some nations have begun to increase pollution.

• c. The growth of population and technology.

• d. The people are lacking global awareness.

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Why has ocean pollution become one of the big problems?

• a. When the pollution begins from somewhere it can be widespread.

• b. All the oceans are connected and it’s very easy for dumping .

• c. The water cannot be used for human purposes.

• d. The ocean is too wide to be cleaned.

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How many plastics have been thrown into the ocean?

• a. Cities’ tons of garbage

• b. Five million

• c. Five tons

• d. Four containers

According to the article, which kind of garbage has been thrown into the river?

• a. Medical and electrical wastes

• b. Construction and demolition debris

• c. Organic and recyclable garbage

• d. Chemicals, substances, and plastic waste

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Which statement is an ocean's problem that has an effect from substances?

• a. The plastics are thrown into the ocean every day.

• b. Human waste affects bodies of water everywhere.

• c. Oil tankers have spilled out into the sea.

• d. The quantity of garbage that ends up in the water is incredible.

According to the article, what does the word “CFCs” stand for?

• a. Carbondifloxies

• b. Chloridefluorocarbons

• c. Chromium Oxide Framrates

• d. Chlorofluorocarbons

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What is the effect of CFCs?

• a. The scientists have used it to destroy the ecosystem.

• b. It increases the ozone layer of the earth.

• c. CFCs have caused global warming issues.

• d. The market in manufacturing refrigerators has become more effective.

What is the main idea of the global thinking concept?

• a. Working together for solutions

• b. Saving the world from disaster

• c. Cooperation in technology development

• d. Changing the world together for the future

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What is the purpose of the article?

• a. To entertain

• b. To evaluate

• c. To argue

• d. To inform

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