Environmental issues

Test Your Environmental Knowledge

Are you aware of the critical environmental issues facing our planet today? Take our engaging quiz to test your knowledge about climate change, pollution, and sustainable practices!

This quiz includes:

10 multiple-choice questions
Topics covering greenhouse gases, acid rain, and more
Fun and informative content to enhance your understanding

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by CaringEarth400

The main gases responsible for the 'Greenhouse' effect are:

Water and helium.

Oxygen and nitrous oxide.

Carbon dioxide and methane.

According to the United Nations, the main cause of climate change is the result of:

Water pollution.

Factory and car emissions.

Sewage.

It is believed that the thinning of the ozone layer is the result of chlorofluorocarbons. These gases have been used in:

Electric heaters and washing machines.

Spray cans and refrigerators.

Dishwashers and air-conditioners.

The main gases that produce acid rain are:

Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.

Ozone and oxygen.

Chlorofluorocarbons.

The release of excessive amounts of harmful substances such as car and factory fumes and tyre rubber into the atmosphere is called:

Noise pollution.

Mutagenic pollution.

Air pollution.

Which was the first book to set the stage for society to change in becoming more environmentally aware?

The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan.

Silent Spring by Rachel Carson.

Population Bomb by Paul Ehrlich.

The following pollutant is not contained in the vehicular exhaust emissions:

Lead.

Ammonia.

Carbon monoxide.

Following is the most widely discussed impact of climate change:

Increase in average sea level.

Deforestation.

Soil erosion.

Sea level is expected to rise because of warmer climate due to the following:

Oceans expand as they get warmer.

Oceans Glaciers and ice-sheets melt.

Both options (expansion of ocenas and melting of glaciers and ice-sheets).

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