UNIT 6: THE GREEN ENVIRONMENT Progress Check C (Page 75)

What does pollution refer to?

• Protecting the environment

• Introducing harmful substances into nature

• Recycling waste products

• Preserving biodiversity

Which of the following is a solution to reduce pollution?

• Increasing deforestation

• Using renewable energy

• Avoiding waste segregation

• Burning more fossil fuels

What is biodiversity?

• The recycling of materials

• The variety of life in an ecosystem

• The process of burning waste

• The use of solar energy

How can we protect biodiversity?

• Support conservation projects

• Increase water pollution

• Expand urbanization into forests

• Hunt endangered species

What is an example of renewable energy?

• Oil

• Coal

• Wind power

• Natural gas

What is recycling?

• Turning waste into reusable objects

• Burning waste to generate energy

• Creating new ecosystems

• Dumping trash in landfills

Which of these items can typically be recycled?

• Plastic bottles

• Food scraps

• Batteries

• Electronic devices

What is the main benefit of renewable energy?

• It is cheap to use in the short term

• It reduces greenhouse gas emissions

• It increases fossil fuel reserves

• It harms natural ecosystems

Why is reducing pollution important?

• To preserve the beauty of cities

• To ensure clean air, water, and soil for future generations

• To make energy production faster

• To increase the use of landfills

What is a simple action you can take to help the environment?

• Use disposable products

• Walk or cycle instead of driving

• Buy more packaged goods

• Burn trash in your backyard