Environmental Awareness

What is the impact of pollution on the environment?

• Pollution negatively affects the environment by causing air and water pollution, soil contamination, loss of biodiversity, and contributing to climate change.

• Pollution has no impact on the environment

• Pollution only affects human health, not the environment

• Pollution actually benefits the environment

Which of the following is a way to reduce waste: a) Recycling b) Littering c) Burning trash

• Composting

• a) Recycling

• Dumping waste in rivers

• Throwing trash in the ocean

Why is recycling important for the environment?

• Recycling wastes energy

• Recycling has no impact on the environment

• Recycling increases pollution

• Recycling helps reduce waste, conserve natural resources, save energy, decrease pollution, and mitigate climate change.

How can we reduce plastic pollution in the oceans?

• Ignore beach clean-up efforts

• Dump plastic waste directly into the ocean

• Increase the production of single-use plastics

• Reduce the use of single-use plastics, properly dispose of plastic waste, participate in beach clean-ups, support policies that limit plastic production, and promote recycling and reuse of plastics.

Which of the following is a renewable source of energy: a) Coal b) Solar c) Oil

• Solar

• Nuclear

• Natural Gas

• Wind

What can individuals do to help protect the environment?

• Use more plastic

• Increase pollution levels

• Plant more trees

• Reduce waste, recycle, conserve water and energy, use eco-friendly products, support sustainable practices, advocate for environmental policies

Why is it important to conserve water?

• There is an unlimited supply of clean water

• Conserving water leads to increased energy consumption

• Water conservation has no impact on the environment

• Conserving water is important to ensure there is enough clean water for current and future generations, protect the environment, and reduce energy consumption.

Which of the following is a biodegradable material: a) Plastic b) Glass c) Paper

• Cardboard

• Metal

• Aluminum

• Paper

How does deforestation affect the environment?

• Deforestation promotes wildlife conservation

• Deforestation affects the environment by causing loss of biodiversity, disruption of ecosystems, soil erosion, increased greenhouse gas emissions, and climate change.

• Deforestation has no impact on the environment

• Deforestation leads to increased water quality

What are the benefits of composting organic waste?

• Increasing greenhouse gas emissions

• The benefits of composting organic waste include reducing landfill waste, enriching soil, reducing the need for chemical fertilizers, and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions.

• Promoting the growth of harmful bacteria

• Depleting soil nutrients