Test on Environmental Science: People and Nature

Question 1: The provided study materials include tasks that require discussing environmental problems and potential solutions.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: Speaking Task 1 asks students to describe an ecological problem, explain its causes, and suggest solutions. Task 2 requires discussing the most worrying environmental issues, changes to address them, and the meaning of 'think globally, act locally'. Task 3 involves a role-play discussion about eco-consciousness, and other sections prompt discussions about global warming and the consequences of not reducing, reusing, and recycling.

Question 2: According to the study materials, which of the following are considered serious climate changes caused by global warming?

A. The melting of glaciers

B. The rising of sea levels

C. The hole in the ozone layer

D. Extreme weather events like floods and droughts

Explanation: The text states that 'Global warming has caused serious climate changes to the planet, such as the melting of glaciers, the rising of sea levels, extreme weather events (floods, droughts /druuts/, tornadoes), deforestation and the extinction of species.' The hole in the ozone layer is mentioned as an 'Other ecological problem of today,' not a direct consequence caused by global warming.

Question 3: For the listening exercise 'Tsunami', students are instructed to check if they have written the prescribed number of words for each gap.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The instructions for the listening exercise state: 'Skontrolujte aj, či ste napísali predpísaný počet slov.' (Also check if you have written the prescribed number of words.)

Question 4: According to the provided text, what was the approximate speed of the water pushed out by the earthquake that caused the tsunami?

A. Exactly 800 kilometres an hour

B. Over 800 kilometres an hour

C. Under 800 kilometres an hour

D. Around 23,000 kilometres an hour

Explanation: The text states: "The water that the earthquake pushed out went fast along the ² (2 words) at a speed of over 800 kilometres an hour."

Question 5: Slovakia does not have the potential to promote the possibility of seeing bears to foreign tourists.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials explicitly state that 'Slovakia has the potential to promote the possibility of seeing bears to foreign tourists.'