Y8 Environmental Issues

Question 1

Give an example of an environmental issue

Answer 1

Air pollution, water pollution, animal extinction, climate change, deforestation, oil spills, flooding, waste disposal

Question 2

Give an example of a non-renewable energy source

Answer 2

Coal, oil, gas, nuclear

Question 3

Give an example of renewable energy source

Answer 3

Solar, wind, tidal, wave, hydro-electric, geothermal

Question 4

What makes something sustainable?

Answer 4

Long lasting, good for the environment, good for local people

Question 5

Give an example of a type of energy that can be both renewable and non-renewable

Answer 5

Wood, biomass

Question 6

What is recycling?

Answer 6

Recycling is the process of converting waste materials in to new materials and objects.

Question 7

Name 1 solution to the plastic pollution issue

Answer 7

Reuse & recycle:

• Plastic bottles have been recycled in to plastic chairs and fleece jackets.
• Some countries are introducing deposit return schemes on plastic bottles.
• Coffee companies are introducing incentives for customers using reusable cups.

Reduce:

• Avoid single use plastics.
• 5p carrier bag charge has reduced use by 80%.

Question 8

Name the 5 types of waste disposal in order from best for the environment to worst

Answer 8

Reduce, reuse, recycle, recover, disposal

Question 9

What is rubbish?

Answer 9

Rubbish is what people throw away because they no longer need or want it.

Question 10

What is incineration?

Answer 10

Incineration is the destruction of waste materials by burning it.

Question 11

What is an environmental issue?

Answer 11

Harmful effects of human activity on the environment.