YEAR 7: What is Environmental Quality?

Environmental quality refers to how _____, healthy, and pleasant the natural and built environment is.

• clean

• noisy

• crowded

• expensive

Air quality is a factor in the ______ of people who live in an area.

• colour

• health

• height

• speed

Which of the following health problems are related to air pollution?

• Asthma and heart disease

• Diabetes and cancer

• Flu and cold

• Broken bones

Stormwater is the water that runs off into drains and is often _________

• used for irrigation only

• clean and safe to drink

• polluted with litter

• filtered before entering rivers

Stormwater and greywater are commonly used as water sources in Australia.

• True

• False

According to the information provided, which type of environment is more desirable?

• Noisy environments

• Quiet environments

• Crowded environments

• Polluted environments

Why are homes further from a main road usually more expensive?

• They are larger

• They are newer

• They are quieter

• They have better views

Control over noise levels is important for the liveability of a place.

• True

• False

Open (or green) spaces are ______ for healthy lifestyles.

• desirable

• avoidable

• harmful

• unnecessary

Which of the following are included as open (or green) spaces?

• Parks and gardens

• Sports fields

• Playgrounds and nature reserves

• All of the above