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Technology and environment
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1
CFCs are the main cause of...
Oil spills
Destruction of the ozone layer
Acid rain
Global warming
2
Which of the following is NOT a problem related to cattle(cows)?
They produce a lot of greenhouse gas
They consume a lot of water
They produce a lot of food poisoning
Their meat is less healthy
3
In Spain, desertification is not an important problem
True
False
False. It's one of the most important environmental problems
True. It's a problem, but not really important.
4
An example of a mineral whose scarcity has lead to wars is...
Titanium
Iron
Coltan
Graphene
5
Sulfur and nitrogen gases are the main cause of...
Oil spills
Acid rain
Destruction of the ozone layer
Global warming
6
What is the connection between science and technology?
Technology needs the knowledge obtain by science
Science and technology are interconnected
Science needs technology to improve its techniques
All the answers are correct
7
The change in the composition of the soil and the destruction of forest ecosystems is caused by
Destruction of the ozone layer
Acid rain
Global warming
Oil spills
8
The main problem of fossil fuels is...
Their low energetic efficiency
The pollution they produce
Their scarcity
That they are not renewable
9
Which is NOT a principle of sustainable development?
Emission of pollutants has to be higher than its elimination
Resources use has to be lower than its natural renewal
All the countries have the right to develop
Emission of pollutants has to be lower thant its elimination
10
Which is NOT related to sustainable development?
Recycle, reuse, reduce
Banning overuse
Save energy
Promote hunting
11
The destruction of beaches and marine life is caused by...
Global warming
Destruction of the ozone layer
Oil spills
Acid rain
12
Which of the following consequences of plastic accumulations is less common?
Animals die because they eat the plastic and stop eating
Animals die cause toxins in plastic make them sick
Animals die because eaten plastic produces inner bleeding
Animals die because they get trapped in plastic
13
Which of the following is a renewable source of energy
Nuclear
Coal
Biogas
Gas
14
Which of the following energy sources is not in the TOP 3 of energies used?
Coal
Oil
Hydroelectric
Gas
15
Which is NOT a type of waste that has increase during the past decade?
Technology waste
Food waste
Fashion waste
Urban waste
16
Minerals and rocks used to obtain energy are commonly known as
Fuels
Fossil fuels
Renewable
Nuclear
17
Which is NOT a direct cause of desertification?
Deforestation
Torrential rains
Global warming
The overuse of soil
18
Which is not a way in which we can obtain energy from hydrogen?
Nuclear fission
Explosive combuestion
Nuclear fusion
Fuel cells
19
The most important agreement to protect the environment is...
The Paris agreement
The Kioto agreement
The Climate agreement
The Rio agreement
20
What was the first to appear?
Science
Technology
21
Seawater intrusion happens because
Rivers end up in the ocean
Aquifers get polluted
Coastal aquifers are overexploited
Lakes are mixed with saltwater
22
Soil is an essential resource because...
We need it to make resistant buildings
Soil is the main source of minerals
Plants need a good soil and their the base of any ecosystem
The type of soil affects underground water
23
Problems in the skin and the eyes are caused by the...
Acid rain
Global warming
Destruction of the ozone layer
Oil spills
24
The main groups of animals affected by overuse are:
Plants and birds
Fish and plants
Mammals and fish
Plants and mammals
25
Sea level increase and climate change is caused by...
Global warming
Oil spills
Destruction of the ozone layer
Acid rain
26
The worst type of meat, if we talk about environmental impact is...
beef (from cows)
chicken (from....chickens)
pork (from pigs)
27
The percentage of water on the planet that we can use is:
2,5%
2%
0,1%
0,5%
28
What is the problem with energy demand in the world?
Developing countries are growing really fast
Developed countries are growing really fast
Developing countries use most of the energy
40% of the population consumes 80% of the energy
29
Greenhouse gases are the main cause of...
Oil spills
Global warming
Destruction of the ozone layer
Acid rain
30
In Spain, most of the water is used in...
Human consumption
Industrial use
Agriculture
