Pollution
Energy
Endangered species + deforestation
Protection of the environment
Surprise
100
Name two greenhouse gases.
carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide
100
What do we call coal, gas and oil?
fossil fuels
100
Why are polar bears in danger of extinction?
Global warming - loss of natural habitat
100
Name all of the Czech National Parks.
NP Krkonše, Šumava NP, NP České Švýcarsko, NP Podyjí
100
What is it?
Wind turbine
200
How does plastic waste affect marine animals?
They can get trapped in it.
They can eat it.
200
Is nuclear energy renewable or non-renewable?
non-renewable
200
What do we call people who illegally hunt animals?
poachers
200
What are the 3 Rs?
Reduce, reuse, recycle
200
What is it?
Organic logo - The European Commission
300
Where does the waste that is not recycled end up?
landfills, incinerators
300
Which of the renewable sources of energy produces the greatest amount of energy?
Wind powerplants, wind turbines
300
Why are elephants illegally hunted?
For their tusks - ivory
300
What is the oldest national park in the world?
Yellowstone, 1872
300
How much of the surface of the Earthis covered by glacier?
A) 5% B) 7% C) 10% D) 14%
C
400
What health problems can air pollution cause?
respiratory diseases, asthma, cardiovascular diseases, allergies
400
What is the effectivity of solar powerplants? (% of sunlight converted to energy)
A) 5-10% B) 15-20%
C) 25-30% D) 35-40%
B
400
Which animal caused the last massive deforestation in the Czech Republic?
Bark beetle
400
How much of the plastic we produce is recycled?
A) 9% B) 13% C) 17% D)24%
A
400
When did the volcano Mount St Helens errupt?
A 1890 B 1950 C 1980 D 2010
C
500
How does agriculture contribute to soil pollution?
Use of pesticides and fertilizers.
500
What are the disadvantages of nuclear energy?
storing nuclear waste
possible accidents - radiation leaks
500
How much of land's surface is covered by forest? (+ - 5%)
31%
500
What is carbon footprint?
The amount of CO2 produced directly or indirectly by an individual, organization or activity.
500
How much has the average temperature risen since 1880?
A 1°C B 2°C C 3°C D 4°C
A