Environmental issues_Vocabulary quiz

The Amazon rainforest is home to thousands of species. Cutting it down reduces global ________.

What term describes a forest that absorbs more CO₂ than it emits?

• Emission zone

• Carbon sink

• Polluted land

• Energy hub

After the construction project, many animals disappeared due to ________ of their natural environment.

Which of the following is the opposite of deforestation?

• Reforestation

• Timber extraction

• Carbon release

• Pollution

Planting new trees in a region that previously had none is called ________.

The government launched a campaign to reduce fossil fuel use and protect wildlife. This is an example of:

• Desertification

• Over-illumination

• Conservation

• Logging

Factories and cars release harmful ________ into the atmosphere, contributing to climate change.

What word refers to the thick haze formed by pollution, especially in cities?

• Smog

• Glare

• Fog

• Tailings

People exposed to polluted air often suffer from ________ diseases such as asthma and bronchitis.

What is the annoying brightness from lights that causes eye strain called?

• Skyglow

• Light spill

• Glare

• Flash