Test on English Vocabulary: Nature and Sports

Question 1: The study materials describe fossil fuels and nuclear energy as examples of renewable energy sources.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials list "renewable" as a vocabulary term and then, under "solutions", enumerate "energy sources" such as "fossil fuels, nuclear energy, geothermal energy, solar energy, hydroelectric energy, tidal power and wind power". While some of these are renewable, fossil fuels and nuclear energy are not explicitly categorized as such within the provided context, making the statement that they are described as renewable false.

Question 2: Are emissions of sulphur dioxide specifically mentioned as being banned by law in the provided study materials?

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials mention 'sulphuric acid' in relation to acid rain and 'emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases' as being forbidden or banned, but 'sulphur dioxide' itself is not explicitly listed as being banned by law.

Question 3: Which of the following are consequences of environmental pollution according to the study materials?

A. Increased temperature and melting of mountain glaciers

B. Infertile soil and destruction of tropical rain forests

C. The rising of the sea level

D. Humanitarian aid

Explanation: Increased temperature and melting of mountain glaciers are listed as consequences of global warming. Infertile soil and destruction of tropical rain forests are consequences of acid rain. The rising of the sea level is also a consequence of global warming. All these issues (global warming and acid rain) are categorized under environmental issues related to pollution. Humanitarian aid is listed as a response or a general issue, not a direct consequence of pollution.

Question 4: According to the study materials, which of the following correctly matches a pollutant with its primary source?

A. Pesticides are used by farmers, contributing to soil pollution.

B. Sulphuric acid in the clouds causes acid rain.

C. CFCs from aerosol sprays lead to the destruction of the ozone layer.

D. Chemical waste from factories causes air pollution.

Explanation: The study materials state that 'pollution of soil' is caused by 'farmers, pesticides, fertilisers', making option 0 correct. For 'acid rain', the materials mention 'sulphuric acid in the clouds', making option 1 correct. The 'destruction of the ozone layer' is linked to 'aerosol sprays (CFCs chlorofluorocarbons)', making option 2 correct. Option 3 is incorrect because while chemical waste from factories is mentioned under 'pollution of water', it is not explicitly stated as a primary cause of air pollution.

Question 5: The Olympic flag is mentioned as one of the elements associated with the Olympic Games.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials list 'Olympic flag' as one of the elements under 'Olympic Games' in the 'sport events' section.