1 Environmental issues are the responsibility of:

Individuals, groups of volunteers, businesses

Voluntary organizations, local and national governments

Governments, businesses and consumers

Consumers, businesses, and NGOs.

 

 

2 "Environmental degradation" refers to environmental change caused by:

Businesses and their actions

Human activity

Actions by government

Factory emissions

 

 

3 Which of the following is least associated with climate change?

Increasing greenhouse gas emissions

Increasing droughts and floods

Falling sea levels

Severe storms

 

4 What was the main aim of the Kyoto Protocol?

Bring about reductions in greenhouse gas emissions in the large developing countries

Set targets for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by developed countries

Impose penalties on countries which exceed emissions targets

Encourage emissions trading schemes in different regions of the world

 

 

5 "Transboundary pollution" refers to pollution coming

From one city to another

From one country to another

From one continent to another

Across open seas

 

6 Why are emissions from coal-fired power stations a growing concern?

Because these power stations are generally old and poorly maintained

Because these power stations are generally in built-up areas

Because China and India are increasing their use of coal, causing rising levels of emissions

Because these power stations are associated with higher risk of accidents than other types of power generation