The Environment (Junior Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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What does sustainable living aim to minimise?
What does sustainable living aim to minimise?
Negative impacts on the environment
What do greenhouse gases do in the atmosphere?
What do greenhouse gases do in the atmosphere?
Trap heat causing global warming
Which two gases are examples of greenhouse gases?
Which two gases are examples of greenhouse gases?
Carbon dioxide and methane
Fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas are classified as what?
Fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas are classified as what?
Non-renewable
What do fossil fuels release when burned?
What do fossil fuels release when burned?
Greenhouse gases
What causes climate change according to the note?
What causes climate change according to the note?
Human activity
What causes the Earth's rising temperature?
What causes the Earth's rising temperature?
Greenhouse gases trapping heat
What does the ozone layer absorb?
What does the ozone layer absorb?
Harmful UV rays
What does your carbon footprint measure?
What does your carbon footprint measure?
Total greenhouse gases you produce
Which activity causes air pollution by releasing methane?
Which activity causes air pollution by releasing methane?
Agricultural activities
Which health issues are effects of air pollution?
Which health issues are effects of air pollution?
Asthma and cancer
What is a cause of water pollution from farms?
What is a cause of water pollution from farms?
Agricultural runoff with chemicals