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Which of the following materials is least likely to be effectively recycled using common methods?
Which of the following materials is least likely to be effectively recycled using common methods?
- Metal
- Glass
- Plastic
- Sand (correct)
If deforestation continues at its current rate, what is the most likely long-term consequence regarding fertile soil?
If deforestation continues at its current rate, what is the most likely long-term consequence regarding fertile soil?
- Maintenance of stable soil conditions.
- Reduction in fertile soil due to erosion. (correct)
- Enhancement of mineral content in the topsoil.
- Increased soil fertility due to lack of root systems.
Which of these human activities contributes most significantly to the depletion of the ozone layer?
Which of these human activities contributes most significantly to the depletion of the ozone layer?
- Increased use of hydrogen nitrate in agriculture.
- Release of CFC's (correct)
- Emissions from burning bio-energy.
- Industrial use of hydrogen sulfide (H2S).
Which of the subsequent choices would be considered the least renewable energy source?
Which of the subsequent choices would be considered the least renewable energy source?
How does recycling most directly mitigate the greenhouse effect?
How does recycling most directly mitigate the greenhouse effect?
What is the major raw material for biogas?
What is the major raw material for biogas?
What term describes the site or type of environment where an organism naturally occurs?
What term describes the site or type of environment where an organism naturally occurs?
What is the geothermal energy associated with?
What is the geothermal energy associated with?
Which of the following is NOT considered a fossil fuel?
Which of the following is NOT considered a fossil fuel?
Which layer protects life from harmful UV radiation?
Which layer protects life from harmful UV radiation?
What incident is associated with high risk and disaster in nuclear energy plants?
What incident is associated with high risk and disaster in nuclear energy plants?
What date is recognized as World Environment Day?
What date is recognized as World Environment Day?
Which of the following is a renewable resource?
Which of the following is a renewable resource?
What is the second highest layer of Earth’s atmosphere?
What is the second highest layer of Earth’s atmosphere?
Which option is not considered a type of environment?
Which option is not considered a type of environment?
Abiotic components are defined as what?
Abiotic components are defined as what?
Which of the following is not an impact of acid rain?
Which of the following is not an impact of acid rain?
Which of the following is not a component of the 5 Rs?
Which of the following is not a component of the 5 Rs?
Out of the total water reserves of the world, approximately how much is fresh water?
Out of the total water reserves of the world, approximately how much is fresh water?
What does WHO stand for?
What does WHO stand for?
Montreal protocol is related to which environmental issue?
Montreal protocol is related to which environmental issue?
Flashcards
Earth’s Lungs
Earth’s Lungs
Trees are often referred to as Earth's lungs because they produce oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide.
Greenhouse Effect
Greenhouse Effect
The greenhouse effect is when Earth's atmosphere traps infrared radiation, warming the planet.
Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy
Energy sources like sunlight, wind, and rain that can be replenished naturally.
Bio-energy
Bio-energy
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Natural Resources
Natural Resources
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Second highest layer of atmosphere
Second highest layer of atmosphere
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Types of environment
Types of environment
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Abiotic components
Abiotic components
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Impact of acid rain
Impact of acid rain
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5 Rs components
5 Rs components
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World's water reserves
World's water reserves
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Greenhouse gas example
Greenhouse gas example
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Montreal Protocol purpose
Montreal Protocol purpose
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Major raw material for biogas
Major raw material for biogas
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Site where organisms live
Site where organisms live
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Heat from Earth's interior
Heat from Earth's interior
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Fossil fuel examples
Fossil fuel examples
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Protection from UV rays
Protection from UV rays
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Risky nuclear disaster
Risky nuclear disaster
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World Environment Day
World Environment Day
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Renewable resources
Renewable resources
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Study Notes
Environmental Education and Sustainability
- Atmosphere Layers: The second highest layer of Earth's atmosphere is the mesosphere.
- Environmental Types: Physical, man-made, social, and hydrosphere are types of environments.
- Abiotic Components: These components are non-living.
- Acid Rain Impacts: Acidification of soil, deterioration of buildings, and loss of crops.
- 5Rs: Reduce, reuse, recycle, and resell are components of the 5Rs.
- Fresh Water Percentage: Roughly 3% of the world's water is freshwater.
- WHO: Stands for World Health Organization.
- Greenhouse Gas: Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a greenhouse gas.
- Natural Resource Depletion: Overconsumption, overpopulation, and wastage are causes of natural resource depletion.
- Montreal Protocol: Related to depletion of the ozone layer.
- Mineral Resources: Examples include metals, potash, and gravels.
- Earth Summit Location: Held in Rio de Janeiro.
- Cyclic Resource Example: Water is a cyclic resource.
- Biogas Raw Material: Tree leaves, grass, and cow dung are major raw materials for biogas.
- Habitat: Place where an organism naturally occurs.
- Earth's Internal Heat: Geothermal energy is associated with volcanic regions, geysers, and hot springs.
- Fossil Fuels: Petrol, diesel, and coal are fossil fuels.
- Ozone Layer Function: Protects life from harmful UV radiation.
- Nuclear Disaster Examples: Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Chernobyl.
- World Environment Day: Celebrated on June 5th.
- Earth Day: Observed on April 22nd.
- Renewable Resources: The text lists examples of renewable resource, and they are not mentioned on the text individually.
Other Environmental Concepts
- Recyclable Waste: Metal is recyclable waste, plastic, sand, and glass are not directly specified.
- Tree Functions (Metaphor): Trees are compared to the heart, brain, or lungs of the earth.
- Greenhouse Effect: The process by which Earth's atmosphere traps infrared radiation.
- Renewable Energy Sources: Wind and Water are renewable energy sources.
- Automobile Fuels: Petrol, diesel, kerosene, and CNG are mentioned.
- Environmental Degradation Causes: Air and water pollution cause the deterioration of the Taj Mahal.
- Rainwater pH: Clean rainwater typically has a pH of 5.6.
- Environmental Protection: Public awareness creates environment protection.
- Climate Change Examples: Drought, water depletion, ozone depletion, and carbon depletion are examples.
- Environmental Energy: Sunlight, wind, and rain are potential energy examples.
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