MATURA ENGLISH: Environmental Threats

What are the major sources of air pollution?

• The major sources of air pollution include emissions from vehicles, industrial processes, power plants, and agricultural activities.

• Burning candles and incense

• Cooking on a gas stove

• Using a fireplace or wood-burning stove indoors

How does water pollution affect marine life?

• Water pollution only affects land animals

• Marine life benefits from water pollution

• Water pollution has no impact on marine life

• Water pollution can harm marine life by contaminating their habitats, causing health problems, and disrupting the food chain.

What are the consequences of deforestation on the environment?

• Some consequences of deforestation on the environment include loss of biodiversity, disruption of the water cycle, soil erosion, and increased greenhouse gas emissions.

• Increase in biodiversity and ecosystem stability

• Improved water cycle and reduced greenhouse gas emissions

• Decreased soil erosion and healthier ecosystems

How does soil contamination impact agriculture?

• Soil contamination can negatively affect agriculture by reducing crop yields, contaminating food products, and harming the health of plants and animals.

• Soil contamination only affects the appearance of crops

• Soil contamination has no impact on agriculture

• Soil contamination can improve crop yields

What are the health effects of noise pollution on humans?

• Improved cognitive function and mental clarity

• The health effects of noise pollution on humans include hearing loss, sleep disturbances, cardiovascular issues, and increased stress levels.

• Decreased risk of respiratory problems

• Enhanced immune system and overall health

What are the primary pollutants in the air that contribute to air pollution?

• Oxygen and nitrogen

• The primary pollutants in the air that contribute to air pollution are carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds, and particulate matter.

• Methane and helium

• Water vapor and dust

What are the different types of water pollutants and their sources?

• The different types of water pollutants include chemicals, nutrients, pathogens, and suspended solids. Their sources can be industrial discharges, agricultural runoff, sewage and wastewater, and urban stormwater runoff.

• The different types of water pollutants include organic matter, soil erosion, and deforestation.

• The different types of water pollutants include air pollution, noise pollution, and light pollution.

• The different types of water pollutants include plastic waste, volcanic eruptions, and space debris.

What are the measures that can be taken to prevent deforestation?

• Measures to prevent deforestation include promoting sustainable logging practices, protecting and expanding forest reserves, implementing reforestation programs, and enforcing strict regulations against illegal logging.

• Promoting the use of paper and wood products without considering sustainable sourcing

• Encouraging more logging without any regulations

• Allowing unrestricted expansion of urban areas into forests

How does soil contamination affect the quality of food produced?

• Soil contamination has no impact on the quality of food produced

• Soil contamination only affects the appearance of food produced

• Soil contamination improves the quality of food produced

• Soil contamination can affect the quality of food produced by introducing harmful chemicals and heavy metals into the plants, which can then be consumed by humans or animals, leading to health issues.

What are the ways to reduce noise pollution in urban areas?

• Some ways to reduce noise pollution in urban areas include implementing sound barriers, using noise-reducing materials in construction, creating green spaces and buffer zones, enforcing noise regulations, and promoting the use of public transportation.

• Removing all green spaces and trees from urban areas

• Encouraging the use of loudspeakers and amplifiers in public spaces

• Increasing the volume of traffic and construction noise