Environmental Impact of Electric Cars

The video discusses the potential impact of all cars being electric. It highlights the environmental benefits, such as reduced air pollution and improved public health, due to lower emissions from road transportation. However, it also points out the disadvantages, including higher costs of electric cars and reliance on rare earth elements for battery production, which could lead to new environmental challenges.

What is one major environmental benefit of electric cars?

• Increased noise pollution

• Reduced air pollution

• Higher fuel consumption

• Increased carbon emissions

How do electric cars impact our respiratory health?

• They have no impact

• They improve respiratory health

• They worsen respiratory health

• They cause more respiratory diseases

What is the estimated number of deaths caused by outdoor air pollution annually?

• 1 million

• 2.5 million

• 4.2 million

• 5 million

What is a disadvantage of electric cars compared to fossil fuel cars?

• They require no maintenance

• They are cheaper

• They are more expensive

• They have unlimited range

Which elements are heavily relied upon for electric car battery production?

• Gold and silver

• Iron and copper

• Lithium and cobalt

• Aluminum and zinc