Environmental Awareness Quiz

The ______ is causing sea levels to rise and threatening coastal communities.

• ozone layer depletion

• global warming

• renewable energy

• deforestation

______ refers to the destruction of forests for agricultural or urban purposes.

• Carbon dioxide

• Forest clearance

• Wildlife habitats

• Extreme weather conditions

The ______ is the layer of gases that protects Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation.

• greenhouse effect

• ozone layer

• sea levels

• power plants

______ are the gases released into the atmosphere that contribute to global warming.

• Fossil fuels

• Emissions

• Renewable energy

• Wildlife habitats

The ______ is the term used for the rise in Earth’s average temperatures due to increased greenhouse gases.

• deforestation

• global warming

• sea levels

• extreme weather conditions

______ includes solar, wind, and water power sources that do not deplete natural resources.

• Fossil fuels

• Renewable energy

• Carbon dioxide

• Deforestation

______ is the process of cutting down trees and clearing forests, often illegally.

• Melting of the polar ice caps

• Cutting and burning trees

• Wildlife habitats

• Greenhouse gases

______ are the changes in weather patterns that can lead to severe storms, droughts, and floods.

• Extreme weather conditions

• Carbon dioxide

• Power plants

• Renewable energy

The ______ occurs when forests are destroyed, affecting many animal species and ecosystems.

• extinction of species

• ozone layer depletion

• deforestation

• melting of polar ice caps

______ is the term for the damage caused to the Earth’s ozone layer due to certain chemicals.

• Greenhouse effect

• Sea levels

• Ozone layer depletion

• Fossil fuels