Environment Vocabulary Quiz

What is 'acid rain'?

• Rain that occurs in tropical regions

• Rain that is naturally acidic due to volcanic activity

• Rain that is beneficial for plant growth

• Rain that contains harmful chemicals from burning fossil fuels

What does the term 'carbon footprint' refer to?

• The carbon content in a person's diet

• The size of a person's ecological footprint

• The amount of carbon-dioxide a person adds to the atmosphere

• The carbon emissions from a single car

What is 'clearcutting'?

• A way to clear land for agriculture

• A method of selective logging

• A logging practice where most or all trees in an area are cut down

• A technique for planting new trees

What is the meaning of 'compost'?

• To put organic waste into a container to break it down into soil

• To recycle plastic and metal waste

• To bury waste in landfills

• To burn waste materials to generate energy

What is a 'developing country'?

• A nation with a declining population

• A country that relies solely on agriculture

• A poor nation gradually becoming richer and more advanced

• A country with a high GDP and advanced technology

What does 'endangered species' mean?

• Animals or plants in danger of becoming extinct

• Animals that are commonly found in zoos

• Species that are thriving in their natural habitat

• Species that have been recently discovered

What is 'global warming'?

• Higher air and sea temperatures partly caused by man-made increases in greenhouse-gas levels

• A natural cycle of warming and cooling of the Earth

• The warming of the Earth's core

• The increase in volcanic activity worldwide

What does 'recycle' mean?

• To dispose of waste in landfills

• To burn waste materials to reduce volume

• To make something new from materials that have been used before

• To convert waste into energy

What is 'renewable energy'?

• Energy that can be used without running out, like solar and wind

• Energy derived from fossil fuels

• Energy that is stored in batteries

• Energy that is generated from nuclear reactions

What does 'zero-emission' refer to?

• Releasing no greenhouse gases like carbon-dioxide or methane

• Producing minimal waste during manufacturing

• Using renewable energy sources

• Having a neutral carbon footprint