Environmental Issues Overview

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What is a direct effect of global warming?

Reduction in extreme weather patterns
Increased tree cover
Stabilization of the polar ice caps
Rising sea levels (correct)

Acid rain is primarily caused by natural phenomena rather than human activity.

False (B)

What percentage of the land is currently covered by forests?

30%

Urban sprawl often leads to increased __________ and environmental problems.

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Match the environmental issue with its description:

<p>Global Warming = Rising temperatures leading to natural disasters Deforestation = Loss of tree cover for development Climate Change = Increased temperatures from fossil fuel combustion Acid Rain = Pollution caused by fossil fuels and volcanoes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Global Warming

Rising temperatures of the oceans and Earth's surface caused by increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Deforestation

Cutting down trees faster than they can regrow, leading to habitat loss and soil erosion.

Climate Change

Long-term changes in weather patterns caused by human activities, predominantly the burning of fossil fuels.

Acid Rain

Rainwater contaminated with harmful chemicals, mainly from burning fossil fuels, damaging ecosystems and buildings.

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Urban Sprawl

The expansion of urban areas into nearby rural areas, leading to environmental damage and resource depletion.

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Study Notes

Environmental Issues

Global Warming: Rising temperatures of the oceans and Earth's surface lead to natural disasters like flooding, melting of polar ice caps, rising sea levels, and extreme weather patterns, such as flash floods, hurricanes, wildfires, droughts, excessive snow, or desertification.
Deforestation: Currently, forests cover 30% of the land, but every year, tree cover is lost to make space for residential, industrial, or commercial development.
Climate Change: Increased atmospheric temperatures caused by burning fossil fuels and industrial emissions of harmful gases.
Acid Rain: Result of pollutants in the atmosphere, primarily caused by fossil fuel combustion and volcanic eruptions.
Urban Sprawl: Migration of people from densely populated urban areas to less populated rural areas, leading to land degradation, increased traffic, and environmental and health problems.

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This quiz covers key environmental issues affecting our planet, including global warming, deforestation, climate change, acid rain, and urban sprawl. Test your knowledge on how these factors contribute to ecological and human health challenges. Explore the causes and effects of these pressing issues.