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Lesson 56: Learning About Environmental Issues

Self-Check Quiz

1.
_________ is a protective layer of the upper atmosphere that prevents most of the UV radiation from the Sun from reaching Earth's surface.
A)The ozone layer
B)Biodiversity
C)Global warming
D)Deforestation
2.
What percent of the world's land is tropical rain forest?
A)0.05%
B)2%
C)7%
D)20%
3.
_________ is the death of all members of a species of plant or animal.
A)Habitat
B)Extinction
C)Pollutant
D)Biodiversity
4.
How is homelessness related to malnutrition?
A)Malnutrition causes homelessness
B)Both are caused by health problems
C)These two conditions always go hand in hand
D)Homeless people often do not have access to healthful foods
5.
How is habitat related to extinction?
A)Extinction is caused by healthy habitats
B)Habitats cause pollution which leads to extinction
C)Destruction of habitats can lead to extinction
D)All of the above
6.
The World Bank Group states that the world's population is growing by 200,000 people each day. This means ____________.
A)more people are dying than being born each day
B)the same number of people are dying as being born each day
C)200,000 people are born each day
D)there are 200,000 more births than deaths each day
7.
Why are homeless children more at risk for being homeless as adults?
A)There are very few agencies or organizations that help the homeless find work or places to live
B)Children of homeless families often suffer from poor physical and mental health, which can lead to other problems as an adult
C)Due to high population growth rates
D)All of the above
8.
How could rain forest reduction in South America affect cancer patients in the U.S.?
A)It makes medicine less expensive
B)It helps find medicines for treatment
C)It may destroy a cure for cancer
D)It may cause cancer by increasing greenhouse gases
9.
Which of the following is something the agency known as OSHA would be concerned with?
A)A factory that allows its employees to work with damaged equipment
B)A company that lays off all its employees
C)A factory that gives its employees a physical exam every year
D)A company charging too much for its product
10.
How do regulatory agencies affect your everyday life?
A)By reducing deforestation
B)By preventing malnutrition
C)By helping prevent you from being homeless
D)By protecting your health and safety
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