Environmental Awareness Quiz

What is the primary cause of hurricanes?

• Tectonic plate movement

• Solar flares

• Warm ocean waters

• Deforestation

Which of the following activities contributes most to deforestation?

• Planting trees

• Logging for timber

• Building dams

• Solar farms

What is a renewable source of energy?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Solar power

• Nuclear power

Why is water conservation important?

• To increase water pollution

• To ensure sustainable access to clean water for future generations

• To make water more expensive

• To reduce the amount of water in the oceans

Which gas is the most significant contributor to the greenhouse effect?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

What does the term "ecological footprint" refer to?

• The size of land a person owns

• The impact of a person on the environment

• The number of footprints animals leave in a forest

• The size of ecological parks

How can hurricanes cause damage to the environment?

• By cooling the ocean

• By increasing fish populations

• By causing flooding and erosion

• By planting trees

What is one of the main reasons for water scarcity?

• Excessive rainfall

• Overuse and wastage of water

• Too many water conservation efforts

• Increased production of bottled water

Which of the following is a consequence of deforestation?

• Increased oxygen levels

• Decreased biodiversity

• Lower temperatures

• More rainfall

What is the main benefit of using renewable energy sources?

• They can be easily depleted

• They contribute to global warming

• They are sustainable and have less environmental impact

• They are more expensive than fossil fuels