Environmental Protection Measures
Environmental Protection Measures, pollution, fossil fuels, global warming, greenhouse gases, energy and water usage saving, renewables, waste disposal and recycling - 12 questions from a bank of questions
Answer ALL questions. Look for any feedback given if you get an answer incorrect. Keep choosing an answer until you get it correct. CORRECT or INCORRECT answers are indicated at the TOP of the page. A score is given at the TOP of the page when the exercise has been completed. © K.Brown (2015)
Where do Hydro electric powerstations need to be sited?
? near cities ? near the coast ? in hilly or mountainous areas ? near sources of coal
Where do nuclear powerstations need to be sited?
? far away from towns and cities ? near large sources of water ? in hilly or mountainous areas ? near sources of fossil fuels
Which one of the following power sources has the largest carbon dioxide emissions?
? coal ? biomass ? nuclear ? photo-voltaic
Which one of the following actions helps to protect the environment?
? reducing CO2 emissions into the atmosphere ? increasing CO2 emissions into the atmosphere ? increasing H2O emissions into the atmosphere ? reducing H2O emissions into the atmosphere
Which one of the following organisations can give guidance on reducing CO2 emissions?
? Energy Saving Trust ? National Trust ? National Savings Trust ? BOC
Which one of the following is least appropriate when protecting the environment?
? harvesting rainwater ? reusing greywater ? recyling paper and plastics ? burning waste materials
What term is used for waste water from domestic baths and washing machines?
? potable water ? blackwater ? greywater ? sewerage
What term is used for waste water from a domestic toilet?
? potable water ? blackwater ? greywater ? distilled water
What term is used for water that is fit for human consumption?
? potable water ? blackwater ? greywater ? distilled water
How can waste materials on construction sites be reduced?
? careful planning of work activities ? have more skips on site for waste ? site staff have regular clear-up's on site ? having more materials on site than required
How should waste copper be disposed of?
? use the skips on site for this waste ? landfill ? it can be disposed of with household waste ? take to a licenced recycling centre
Water shortage can be minimised by businesses by using which one of the following methods?
? rainwater harvesting ? having a private well drilled on business premises ? reducing the number of toilets and washing facilities ? having fewer or no drinking water facitities on-site
Which one of the following is the preferred method of reducing the amount of 'tap water' used in the home?
? use greywater for cooking ? use blackwater for washing ? use rain water for flushing ? use potable water for drinking
By maintaining float-valves in water tanks, water usage is reduced by....?
? reducing the amount of water that fills the tank ? reducing water flow when the valve is open ? reducing leaks through the valve when it is shut ? reducing the flow-rate of the water
Electricity that is generated by the twice-daily movement of sea water is called?
? tidal power ? geothermal power ? wave power ? CHP
If a large amount of petrol was accidently spilled into a nearby stream, what is the correct action to take?
? set fire to it - it will burn anyway ? inform the Environment Agency straight away ? nothing, leave it to dilute into the water as it was an accident ? call the police
What type of domestic fuel is often stored in a container in a domestic garden?
? crude oil ? petrol ? natural gas ? carbon monoxide
Which one of the following actions best helps to reduce CO2 emissions in the home?
? using energy saving lightbulbs in the home ? recycling your CO2 at at licenced site ? changing from a diesel to a petrol car ? burning your own rubbish instead of sending it for landfill
What is the main effect of 'global warming'?
? warmer summers ? rising sea levels ? less rain ? damage to the environment
Which 'greenhouse' gas is a major contributor to 'global warming'?
? carbon dioxide ? carbon monoxide ? sulphur dioxide ? sulphur hexachloride