There are many different kinds of animals and plants, and they live in many different types of environments. What is the word used to describe this idea? Is it…
Multiplicity
Biodiversity
Evolution
Ecosystem
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Carbon monoxide is a major contributor to air pollution in the U.S. Which of the following is the biggest source of carbon monoxide? Is it…
Factories and businesses
People breathing
Motor vehicles
Trees
How is most of the electricity in the U.S. generated? Is it…
By burning oil, coal, and wood
Nuclear power
Solar energy
Hydro-electric power plants
What is the most common cause of pollution of streams, rivers, and oceans? Is it…
Dumping of garbage by cities
Surface water running off yards, city streets, paved lots, and farm fields
Trash washed into waterways
Waste dumped by factories
Which of the following is a renewable resource? Is it…
Oil
Iron ore
Coal
Ozone forms a protective layer in the earth's upper atmosphere. What does ozone protect us from? Is it …
Acid rain
Global warming
Sudden changes in temperature
Harmful, cancer-causing UV rays
Where does most of the garbage in the U.S. end up? Is it in…
Waterways
Incinerators
Recycling centers
Landfills
What is the name of the primary federal agency that works to protect the environment? Is it the…
Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA)
Department of Health, Environment, and Safety (the DHES)
National Environmental Agency (the NEA)
Federal Pollution Control Agency (the FPCA)
Which of the following household wastes is considered hazardous waste? Is it…
Plastic packaging
Glass
Batteries
Old aluminum
What is the most common reason that an animal species becomes extinct? Is it because…
Pesticides are killing them
Humans are destroying their habitats
Excessive hunting
Climate change is affecting them
Scientists have not determined the best solution for disposing of nuclear waste. In the U.S., what do we do with it now? Do we…
Use it as nuclear fuel
Sell it to other countries
Dump it in landfills
Store and monitor the waste
What is the primary benefit of wetlands? Do they…
Promote flooding
Help clean the water before it enters lakes, streams, rivers, or oceans
Help keep the number of undesirable plants and animals low
Provide good sites for landfills
