Environmental Vocabulary Quiz

What does the term 'sustainability' refer to?

• The reduction of waste

• The ability to maintain ecological balance

• The act of consuming resources

• The process of generating energy

Which word means 'to reduce in size'?

(a)  

What is an 'alternative' in the context of energy?

• A type of waste

• A method to consume resources

• A different source of energy

• A regulation policy

What does 'emit' mean?

• To shrink in size

• To consume energy

• To convert resources

• To release or discharge

What is a 'heat wave'?

• A reduction in temperature

• A prolonged period of excessively hot weather

• A method of generating energy

• A type of renewable resource

Which phrase has the same meaning with " reduce consumption"?

(a)  

What does 'exhaust' refer to in environmental terms?

• A method of sustainability

• Waste gases released into the atmosphere

• The process of generating energy

• A type of renewable resource

Which word has this meaning: "To control or maintain standards"?

• disrupt

• neglect

• manipulate

• regulate

What does 'convert' mean in terms of energy?

• To emit gases

• To regulate resources

• To reduce consumption

• To change from one form to another

How to pronounce "generate"?

• 
  /ˈdʒɛn.ə.tɪt/

• /ˈdʒɛn.ə.ɹɪt/

• /ˈdʒɛn.ə.reɪt/

• /ˈdʒɛn.ɪ.reɪt/