Test on Global Environmental Problems and Solutions
Global Environmental Problems and Solutions for Students
Test: Environment
20 questions
Question 1: Endangered species are at risk of becoming completely extinct.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: Many animals lose their natural habitat, and these endangered species are at risk of dying out and becoming completely extinct.
Question 2: Factories are the main source of oil releases from tankers that pollute the sea.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials state that water pollution is often caused by factories releasing dangerous substances into rivers and lakes, and that the sea is polluted by waste and releases of oil from tankers. However, it does not connect factories as the main source of oil releases from tankers.
Question 3: Is water pollution primarily caused by car exhausts, waste gases, and smog?
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: Car exhausts, waste gases, and smog are stated as causes of air pollution. Water pollution is caused by factories releasing dangerous substances into rivers and lakes, and by releases of oil from tankers.
Question 4: Industrial processes create toxic chemicals that contaminate soil and water when dumped into rivers or holes in the ground.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials state that 'Industrial processes produce toxic chemicals. It is cheaper to dump them into rivers or holes in the ground, but it contaminates the soil and water.'
Question 5: Air pollution is often caused by factories releasing dangerous substances into rivers and lakes.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: Factories releasing dangerous substances into rivers and lakes cause water pollution, not air pollution. Air pollution is caused by car exhausts, waste gases, smog, and lead from unleaded petrol.