Environmental Issues Quiz

What is a primary source of air pollution?

• Cars and trucks

• Healthy trees

• Fresh fruits

• Rainwater

Which environmental issue is caused by the release of CFCs into the atmosphere?

• Ozone depletion

• Soil erosion

• Deforestation

• Acid rain

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-6

What is the main greenhouse gas responsible for trapping heat in the atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Helium

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Which of the following is a human-made source of air pollution?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Ocean breeze

• Factories

• Sunlight

What is the main component of smog that makes it harmful to human health?

• Oxygen

• Sulfur dioxide

• Water vapor

• Nitrogen gas

How does air pollution primarily impact human health?

• Increases lifespan

• Reduces allergies

• Causes respiratory problems

• Boosts immune system

The depletion of the ozone layer can lead to an increase in:

• Global warming

• Air quality

• Wildlife population

• Oxygen levels

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Which process describes the movement of carbon through living organisms, the atmosphere, and the Earth's crust?

• Nitrogen cycle

• Oxygen cycle

• Water cycle

• Carbon cycle

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is a major cause of air pollution in urban areas?

• Planting more trees

• Recycling efforts

• Vehicle emissions

• Wind patterns

Which pollutant is commonly associated with the burning of fossil fuels for energy?

• Oxygen

• Carbon monoxide

• Fresh air

• Glacier mist