Environmental Issues and Solutions Quiz

What is the term for the careful use and protection of natural resources?

• Pollution

• Conservation

• Deforestation

• Fossilization

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Which of the following is an example of a nonrenewable resource?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Coal

• Biomass

What does the term "deforestation" refer to?

• Planting new trees

• Cutting down forests

• Protecting wildlife

• Recycling materials

Which of the following is a cause of climate change?

• Planting trees

• Burning fossil fuels

• Using solar panels

• Recycling paper

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What is an endangered species?

• A species with a large population

• A species at risk of extinction

• A species that is only found in zoos

• A species that migrates every year

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Oil

• Natural gas

• Wind

• Coal

What is pollution?

• The process of cleaning the environment

• The addition of harmful substances to the environment

• The conservation of resources

• The planting of trees

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Which of the following best describes fossil fuels?

• Energy sources that can be replaced quickly

• Energy sources formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals

• Energy sources that do not cause pollution

• Energy sources made from recycled materials

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Which action can help conserve resources?

• Leaving lights on when not in use

• Recycling paper and plastic

• Using more fossil fuels

• Cutting down more trees

Why are nonrenewable resources considered limited?

• They can be replaced quickly

• They are found everywhere

• They take millions of years to form and cannot be replaced easily

• They are always clean