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Eco terms test for gr 306-1

Quiz by Anna Shapovalova

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  • Q1
    What does the word 'fossil fuel' mean?
    A fuel made from plastic bags
    A fuel that is formed in the earth from dead plants and animals
    A fuel that never runs out
    A fuel made from plants that grow in the desert
    30s
  • Q2
    What does the word 'climate' mean?
    A medical disorder affecting the respiratory system
    The long-term pattern of temperature, precipitation, and other measures of weather in a particular area
    A type of dance popular in the 1920s
    A traditional style of music from the Caribbean
    30s
  • Q3
    What does the word 'sustainability' mean?
    The ability to maintain or sustain something at a certain level or rate
    A type of food that is low in calories
    The belief that aliens exist
    The practice of hoarding resources for personal use
    30s
  • Q4
    What does the word 'carbon footprint' mean?
    The amount of greenhouse gases, mainly carbon dioxide, released into the atmosphere by a person, organization, or product
    A type of shoe made from recycled materials
    The impression that carbon leaves on a surface
    A measurement of the weight of carbon atoms
    30s
  • Q5
    What does the word 'renewable' mean?
    A process of repairing broken electronic devices
    A resource that can be replenished over time, such as wind or solar power
    A material that cannot be recycled or reused
    A type of energy that is highly polluting and harmful to the environment
    30s
  • Q6
    What does the word 'emissions' mean?
    Substances that are released into the air, especially pollutants from vehicles and factories
    The amount of energy used to power a device
    The process of sending a document from one computer to another
    The act of submitting an application or proposal
    30s
  • Q7
    What does the word 'biodiversity' mean?
    A type of musical instrument from South America
    A method of farming that does not use animals
    The ability of an organism to resist disease
    The variety of plants and animals in a particular area or on Earth as a whole
    30s
  • Q8
    What does the word 'deforestation' mean?
    The process of creating new forests from scratch
    The use of wood from sustainable sources
    The practice of protecting trees from pests and diseases
    The removal of trees from a forested area without adequate replanting or regeneration
    30s
  • Q9
    What does the word 'global warming' mean?
    The process of melting glaciers and ice caps
    The movement of warm air from the equator to the poles
    The long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature, primarily caused by the burning of fossil fuels
    The changing of the seasons due to Earth's orbit around the sun
    30s
  • Q10
    What does the word 'ecosystem' mean?
    A community of living organisms and their physical environment, interacting as a system
    The process of building sustainable houses using natural materials
    A type of computer software used for scientific research
    The study of ancient civilizations and cultures
    30s

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