Interactive Quiz
Lesson #6
and environmental impact
Energy production can harm the environment by releasing pollutants and greenhouse gases, leading to air and water pollution, habitat destruction, and climate change.
Q1. Which of the following pollutants is commonly emitted from the combustion of fossil fuels for energy production?
Carbon dioxide is a dirty thing that comes out when we burn stuff like gas or coal for energy, so the right answer is C
Q2. What does the term “carbon footprint” refer to?
The term “carbon footprint” tells us how much our individual actions affect the Earth’s climate., so the right answer is B
Q3. Which of the following activities contributes to an individual’s carbon footprint?
Using a car that runs on gasoline adds to the things that make our carbon footprint bigger, so the right answer is D
Q4. How are greenhouse gas emissions measured in terms of a carbon footprint?
To figure out how much greenhouse gas stuff makes, we use a measurement called “metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e), so the right answer is A
Q5. Acid rain, which can harm aquatic ecosystems and damage buildings, is primarily caused by emissions of:
Rain that can hurt water and buildings is mainly made by a gas called sulfur dioxide (SO2), so the right answer is C
Q6. Which activity has a higher carbon footprint compared to the others?
Eating food that comes from plants usually has a smaller carbon footprint than other kinds of food, so the right Answer is : D
Q7. What is the main greenhouse gas responsible for contributing to the enhanced greenhouse effect and global warming?
The gas that makes the world warmer and causes global warming is called carbon dioxide, so the right Answer is : D
Q8. Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to a person’s carbon footprint?
The color of your clothes doesn’t affect how much carbon footprint you have; it’s not something to worry about., so the right Answer is : D
Q.9 What is the relationship between a carbon footprint and environmental impact?
A bigger carbon footprint means a larger environmental impact, which can be harmful to the environment and contribute to issues like climate change, so the right answer is : A
Q.10 Which energy source is associated with the lowest carbon dioxide emissions per unit of energy produced?
Natural gas is linked to fewer carbon dioxide emissions for each unit of energy it makes compared to other sources, So the right answer is D
Q.11 How does burning fossil fuels for energy impact air quality?
When we burn fossil fuels for energy, it makes the air dirty by letting out things like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, which can be bad for our air quality, So the right answer is C
Q.12 The carbon footprint of an energy source refers to:
The carbon footprint of an energy source means all the greenhouse gases it makes during its whole life, from start to finish, So the right answer is D
Q.13 Renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power typically have:
Renewable energy sources like wind and solar power usually don’t make a lot of greenhouse gases or may even make none at all, So the right answer is C
Q.14 What is a common environmental consequence of cooling water discharges from thermal power plants?
When thermal power plants release their hot water into the environment, it can make the water colder, which can harm aquatic life and reduce the number of animals living there, So the right answer is A
Q.15 Which action would help reduce an individual’s carbon footprint?
Using appliances that use less energy can help a person lower their carbon footprint, So the right answer is C
Q.16 What is the primary reason for concern about high carbon footprints?
The big worry about having a high carbon footprint is that it adds to global climate change, which is a big problem for our planet, So the right answer is C
Q.17 Which of the following pollutants is associated with smog formation and respiratory problems in humans?
Nitrogen oxides are linked to making smog and causing breathing problems in people, So the right answer is B
Q.18 Energy-efficient technologies and practices can help mitigate the impact of energy production on pollution and the carbon footprint by:
Using energy-efficient things and ways can help by using less energy and making fewer polluting emissions, which is better for the environment, So the right answer is B
Q.19 Which type of energy source generally has a lower carbon footprint compared to fossil fuels?
Solar power usually has a smaller carbon footprint than fossil fuels because it doesn’t release a lot of greenhouse gases when it makes energy, So the right answer is B
Q.20 How can individuals and businesses reduce their carbon footprint?
People and businesses can make their carbon footprint smaller by using energy-efficient methods and ways of doing things., So the right answer is C