Test on Foundations of Environmental Science

Question 1: People typically enjoy hiking and camping during autumn.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials mention activities for winter (skiing, sledging), spring (mostly working in the garden), and summer (swimming and sunbathing), but explicitly state, "I don't know what you do?" regarding autumn activities. Therefore, no typical autumn activities are provided.

Question 2: According to the study materials, what are the four seasons traditionally recognized in the homeland?

A. Spring, Summer, Autumn/Fall, and Winter

B. Spring, Summer, Wet Season, and Dry Season

C. Spring, Hot Season, Monsoon, and Cold Season

D. Autumn, Winter, Rainy Season, and Sunny Season

Explanation: The study materials state: "traditionally we used to have four seasons in our homeland: spring, summer, autumn /fall AmE/ and winter."

Question 3: Heating in winter, producing in factories, and travelling by cars and planes are primary ways people contribute to pollution.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials explicitly state that 'People produce a lot of pollution, mostly by heating in winter, producing in factories and travelling by cars and planes.'

Question 4: According to the study materials, what are the direct effects of CO2 and SO2?

A. They pollute air and destroy nature.

B. They destroy everything, including peoples' health.

C. They cause plastics to fill the sea.

D. They spoil soil, causing problems for plants and animals.

Explanation: The study materials state that CO2 and SO2 'pollute air and destroy nature and everything, including peoples' health'. Options 2 and 3 refer to other types of pollution (waste in rivers/sea, spoiled soil) not specifically attributed to CO2 and SO2 in the text.

Question 5: Recycle means that we only collect old paper, old metal, and old plastic.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: Recycle means that we collect old paper, old metal and old plastic and remake them into new product again and again, not just collect them.