Test on Environmental Science and Basic IT Concepts

Question 1: Air pollution causes only minor health problems, even in large industrial cities.

A. Yes

B. No

Explanation: The study materials state that 'Air pollution can also cause serious health problems, especially in large industrial cities,' contradicting the idea that it causes only minor issues.

Question 2: According to the study materials, which of the following are examples of extreme weather conditions caused by climate change?

A. Strong storms

B. Water pollution

C. Floods

D. Deforestation

Explanation: The study materials state that 'Climate change causes higher temperatures, droughts, floods and extreme weather conditions.' It further elaborates that 'Some places experience strong storms, while others suffer from lack of water.' Therefore, strong storms and floods are explicitly mentioned as extreme weather conditions caused by climate change. Water pollution and deforestation are described as other environmental problems but not as direct results of climate change's extreme weather.

Question 3: Many individuals avoid single-use plastics primarily to contribute to the global effort of reducing deforestation.

A. Yes

B. No

Explanation: The study materials state that avoiding single-use plastics is an action people take to live in a more ecological way, but they do not mention it as a primary method for reducing deforestation.

Question 4: Recycling helps to protect the environment by generating more waste.

A. Yes

B. No

Explanation: Recycling actually reduces waste, not generates more.

Question 5: What do some people avoid as part of living in a more ecological way?

A. public transport

B. single-use plastics

C. environmentally friendly products

D. solar power

Explanation: The study materials state that 'Some people also buy environmentally friendly products and avoid single-use plastics' as part of living in a more ecological way. Public transport, environmentally friendly products, and solar power are actions or items that people use or buy to live ecologically, not avoid.