Protecting Our Planet -Human and Environment

What is a major effect of air pollution on human health?

• Decreased incidence of allergies.

• Improved air quality in urban areas.

• Increased risk of respiratory diseases.

• Enhanced lung capacity in children.

Which gas is primarily responsible for air pollution?

• Carbon dioxide (CO2)

• Methane (CH4)

• Nitrogen (N2)

• Oxygen (O2)

What is a common source of water pollution?

• Household sewage

• Agricultural runoff

• Plastic debris

• Industrial waste

How does agricultural runoff contribute to water pollution?

• Agricultural runoff contributes to water pollution by transporting fertilizers, pesticides, and sediments into water bodies.

• Agricultural runoff cleans water bodies by filtering pollutants.

• Agricultural runoff only affects soil health, not water bodies.

• Agricultural runoff has no impact on water quality.

What is the impact of plastic waste on marine life?

• Plastic waste enhances marine life by providing new habitats.

• Plastic waste negatively impacts marine life by causing injury, death, and ecosystem disruption.

• Plastic waste has no effect on marine life whatsoever.

• Plastic waste improves water quality for marine organisms.

What percentage of ocean plastic waste comes from land-based sources?

• 80%

• 90%

• 50%

• 30%

Which renewable energy source harnesses wind power?

• Hydropower

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Geothermal energy

What is solar energy primarily derived from?

• Hydropower

• Geothermal energy

• Wind energy

• The sun

What are the main causes of biodiversity loss?

• Habitat destruction, climate change, pollution, overexploitation, and invasive species.

• Ecosystem restoration

• Natural selection

• Species adaptation

How does deforestation contribute to biodiversity loss?

• Deforestation has no impact on species populations.

• Deforestation increases biodiversity by creating new habitats.

• Deforestation helps maintain ecosystem balance.

• Deforestation contributes to biodiversity loss by destroying habitats, leading to species extinction and disrupting ecosystems.