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What percentage of the Earth's surface do rainforests occupy?
What percentage of the Earth's surface do rainforests occupy?
- 15%
- 7% (correct)
- 30%
- 20%
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to minimize the use of toxic chemicals?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to minimize the use of toxic chemicals?
- Minimizing the use of products and buying only essential items
- Consuming more natural foods and less packaged foods
- Using natural, plant-based, or organic cosmetics and toiletries
- Using chemical-based cleaning solutions for better efficacy (correct)
What percentage of the atmosphere's oxygen is produced by rainforests?
What percentage of the atmosphere's oxygen is produced by rainforests?
- 40% (correct)
- 60%
- 30%
- 50%
What is the primary reason for consuming vegetarian food according to the text?
What is the primary reason for consuming vegetarian food according to the text?
Apart from personal responsibility, what else does the text suggest individuals do to support environmental conservation?
Apart from personal responsibility, what else does the text suggest individuals do to support environmental conservation?
What percentage of global carbon emissions do private households contribute?
What percentage of global carbon emissions do private households contribute?
What percentage of Earth's water is drinkable?
What percentage of Earth's water is drinkable?
What can help save energy and resources, with proper disposal preventing contamination?
What can help save energy and resources, with proper disposal preventing contamination?
What is a major cause of outdoor air pollution and respiratory problems?
What is a major cause of outdoor air pollution and respiratory problems?
By how much can carbon dioxide emissions be reduced by 2050 if 60% of vehicles become electric?
By how much can carbon dioxide emissions be reduced by 2050 if 60% of vehicles become electric?
What are the four primary realms that make up Earth's environment?
What are the four primary realms that make up Earth's environment?
What is the additional domain that consists of the Earth's magnetic fields?
What is the additional domain that consists of the Earth's magnetic fields?
What are some of the natural factors that cause changes in the environment?
What are some of the natural factors that cause changes in the environment?
What are some of the major ways in which humans have changed the environment?
What are some of the major ways in which humans have changed the environment?
What are some ways in which the four primary components of Earth's environment interact with each other?
What are some ways in which the four primary components of Earth's environment interact with each other?
What are the four primary realms that comprise Earth's environment?
What are the four primary realms that comprise Earth's environment?
What additional domain is mentioned as part of Earth's environment?
What additional domain is mentioned as part of Earth's environment?
What are some natural factors causing changes in the environment?
What are some natural factors causing changes in the environment?
What are some of the major ways in which humans have changed the environment?
What are some of the major ways in which humans have changed the environment?
How do the four primary components of Earth's environment interact with each other?
How do the four primary components of Earth's environment interact with each other?
Study Notes
Ways to Help the Environment
- Human beings are a part of nature and their actions impact the Earth's ecosystems
- Private households contribute over half of global carbon emissions
- UN Environment Programme states that efforts of 1 billion people can reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by 20%
- Ways to help the environment include waste sorting, reducing non-recyclable materials, using public transport, saving water, and donating to environmental organizations
- Less than 1% of Earth's water is drinkable, and one-third of the population faces extreme water scarcity
- Agriculture and industry sectors are the largest water consumers, with over 90% of total consumption
- Reduce, reuse, and recycle help save energy and resources, with proper disposal preventing contamination
- Vehicular traffic is a major cause of outdoor air pollution and respiratory problems
- Over six gigatons of carbon dioxide emissions can be reduced by 2050 if 60% of vehicles become electric
- Over 35% of emissions are from the energy sector, and steps can be taken to reduce energy consumption
- Food production will have to increase by 1.5 times by 2050 to feed the global population
- Reducing food waste and buying local food can help reduce energy consumption in the food sector
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Test your knowledge on environmental conservation and sustainability with this quiz. Learn about ways to reduce carbon emissions, save water, decrease energy consumption, and minimize waste to help protect the Earth's ecosystems.
