Environmental Concepts and Vocabulary Quiz

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1. Where is the Mai Po Nature Reserve located?

London

Sydney

Tokyo

Mai Po Nature Reserve is located in Hong Kong, recognized for its diverse ecosystem and abundance of migratory birds.

Explanation

Mai Po Nature Reserve is located in Hong Kong, recognized for its diverse ecosystem and abundance of migratory birds.

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2. What is the environment?

The process of converting waste materials into reusable materials.

The air, water, and land in or on which people, animals, and plants live

The study of stars and planets.

The process of genetically modifying organisms for human benefit.

The environment refers to the surroundings in which living organisms exist, including the air, water, and land that make up Earth's ecosystem.

Explanation

The environment refers to the surroundings in which living organisms exist, including the air, water, and land that make up Earth's ecosystem.

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3. What does it mean to raise awareness?

To ignore important information

Improve people’s knowledge

To decrease public interest

To spread rumors

Raising awareness involves increasing knowledge and understanding of a particular topic or issue among the public, typically to promote positive change or action.

Explanation

Raising awareness involves increasing knowledge and understanding of a particular topic or issue among the public, typically to promote positive change or action.

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4. What is sustainability?

The use of natural products and energy in a way that does not harm the environment

Using up all available resources regardless of the consequences.

Irresponsibly exploiting natural resources without considering long-term effects.

Maximizing profits at the expense of environmental impact.

Sustainability involves using natural resources in a way that preserves them for future generations and minimizes harm to the environment.

Explanation

Sustainability involves using natural resources in a way that preserves them for future generations and minimizes harm to the environment.

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5. What are natural products?

Goods that are only available in certain seasons.

Things that are found in nature; not made by people

Items that are artificially created in a lab.

Products that are specifically made for human use.

Natural products refer to items that occur naturally in the environment and are not synthetically produced by humans.

Explanation

Natural products refer to items that occur naturally in the environment and are not synthetically produced by humans.

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6. What is natural energy?

Fossil fuels extracted from the ground.

Biofuels produced from crops or organic waste.

Nuclear energy generated from radioactive materials.

Electricity or power that is produced from the sun, wind, water, etc. in ways that do not harm the... Electricity or power that is produced from the sun, wind, water, etc. in ways that do not harm the environment

Natural energy refers to renewable sources like sun, wind, and water that are sustainable and environmentally friendly, unlike fossil fuels or nuclear energy.

Explanation

Natural energy refers to renewable sources like sun, wind, and water that are sustainable and environmentally friendly, unlike fossil fuels or nuclear energy.

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7. What does it mean to observe?

To listen to somebody/something carefully, especially to learn more about them.

To take a quick look at somebody/something without interest.

To watch somebody/something carefully, especially to learn more about them

To ignore somebody/something completely.

To judge somebody/something without paying attention.

Observing involves actively watching and paying close attention to somebody/something in order to gain a better understanding.

Explanation

Observing involves actively watching and paying close attention to somebody/something in order to gain a better understanding.

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8. What is meant by 'sense of belonging'?

A sense of disconnect and discomfort in a familiar environment.

A feeling that you are happy and comfortable somewhere

Feeling indifferent towards your surroundings.

Feeling lost and alone in a new place.

A 'sense of belonging' refers to the feeling of fitting in and being content with your environment, not feeling lost or disconnected.

Explanation

A 'sense of belonging' refers to the feeling of fitting in and being content with your environment, not feeling lost or disconnected.

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9. What is nature?

All the plants, animals and things that exist in the universe that are not made by people

Urban landscapes and man-made structures.

Synthetic materials created in laboratories.

Humans' tampering with the environment.

Nature refers to the natural world encompassing all living and non-living things that have not been created by human intervention. It includes ecosystems, landscapes, and biodiversity that exist without direct human influence.

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10. What does the term 'environmental' refer to?

A musical instrument

A programming language

Relating to the environment

A type of bicycle

The term 'environmental' specifically pertains to matters concerning the natural world and ecosystems.

Explanation

The term 'environmental' specifically pertains to matters concerning the natural world and ecosystems.

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11. What are seasonal birds?

Birds that migrate (travel to a different place, usually when the season changes)

Birds that only appear during a specific season.

Birds that change colors with the seasons.

Birds that hibernate during the winter.

Seasonal birds refer to birds that migrate to a different place based on the changing seasons. They are not birds that only appear during a specific season, change colors, or hibernate during the winter.

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12. Where is Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park located?

Thailand

Malaysia

Japan

Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park is actually located in Hong Kong, specifically in the Sai Kung District. It is known for its rich biodiversity and is a popular spot for snorkeling and diving.

Explanation

Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park is actually located in Hong Kong, specifically in the Sai Kung District. It is known for its rich biodiversity and is a popular spot for snorkeling and diving.

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13. What does it mean if something is scheduled?

Subject to change without warning.

Planned to happen at a particular time

Occurring without any prior planning or preparation.

Cancelled without notice.

Happening randomly.

When something is scheduled, it means that it has been planned to happen at a specific time or on a particular date.

Explanation

When something is scheduled, it means that it has been planned to happen at a specific time or on a particular date.

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14. What does it mean to adapt to something?

The act of resisting change in a new situation

The act of avoiding change in a new situation

The act or process of changing to better suit a situation

The act of staying the same in a new situation

Adapting to something involves changing to better fit or suit a specific situation or environment.

Explanation

Adapting to something involves changing to better fit or suit a specific situation or environment.

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15. What is a wetland?

An area of land that is partly covered with water, or is wet most of the time

A species of tropical fish found in coral reefs.

A type of dessert made with jello and cake layers.

A popular brand of waterproof boots.

Wetlands are areas where the land is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally. They are important ecosystems that provide habitat for a wide variety of plant and animal species, and help to regulate water flow and improve water quality.

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16. What does identify mean?

To hide or conceal somebody/something

To create or invent somebody/something

To find or discover somebody/something

To forget or ignore somebody/something

Identify means to find or discover somebody/something, it does not mean to hide, conceal, forget, ignore, create, or invent.

Explanation

Identify means to find or discover somebody/something, it does not mean to hide, conceal, forget, ignore, create, or invent.

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17. What is the definition of impact?

The cause of something bad that happens

A soft touch or tap

The result of a scientific experiment gone wrong

The powerful effect that something has on somebody/something

Impact is defined as the powerful effect that something has on somebody/something, making the other options incorrect.

Explanation

Impact is defined as the powerful effect that something has on somebody/something, making the other options incorrect.

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18. What are coral communities?

Types of fish species commonly found in coral reefs

Marine mammals living among coral reefs

Corals occupying local areas

Varieties of seaweed found near coral reefs

Coral communities refer to the clusters of corals that inhabit specific localized areas within coral reefs, contributing to the overall ecosystem diversity and health.

Explanation

Coral communities refer to the clusters of corals that inhabit specific localized areas within coral reefs, contributing to the overall ecosystem diversity and health.

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19. What are marine lives?

Creatures and plants that live in the sea

Animals that live in the desert.

Insects found in the forest.

Birds that migrate long distances.

Marine lives refer to the various creatures and plants that exist in the ocean or sea environment. These can include fish, mammals, coral, seaweed, and other organisms that are adapted to living in saltwater habitats.

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20. What does it mean to alight from a vehicle?

To increase the speed of a vehicle

To turn on the lights in a vehicle

To get out of a vehicle, especially a train or bus