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NST1502 Assignment 3 (QUALITY ANSWERS) 2024
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NST1502 Assignment 3 (QUALITY ANSWERS) 2024
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NST1502 Assignment 3Question 1:
Which of the following is a primary source of renewable energy?
A. Coal
B. Natural Gas
C. Solar Power
D. Nuclear Energy
Answer: C. Solar Power
Question 2:
In the context of environmental sustainability, which practice contributes the most
to reducing carbon emissions?
A. Increased use of fossil fuels
B. Deforestation
C. Energy efficiency measures
D. Unregulated industrial activities
Answer: C. Energy efficiency measures
Question 3:
Which greenhouse gas is primarily responsible for global warming?
A. Oxygen
B. Methane
C. Nitrogen
D. Carbon Dioxide
Answer: D. Carbon Dioxide
Question 4:
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sustainable development?
,A. Meeting the needs of the present without compromising future generations
B. Exploiting natural resources without considering their renewal
C. Promoting economic growth alongside environmental protection
D. Ensuring social equity and justice
Answer: B. Exploiting natural resources without considering their renewal
Question 5:
What is the main purpose of the Kyoto Protocol?
A. To regulate global oil prices
B. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions
C. To promote deforestation in developing countries
D. To increase fossil fuel consumption
Answer: B. To reduce greenhouse gas emissionsQuestion 6:
What is the main advantage of using wind energy over fossil fuels?
A. Wind energy is more reliable
B. Wind energy produces no greenhouse gases
C. Wind energy is more expensive to produce
D. Wind turbines take up less space
Answer: B. Wind energy produces no greenhouse gases
Question 7:
Which of the following best describes biodiversity?
A. The variety of life in the world or a particular ecosystem
B. The number of human species on Earth
C. The genetic uniformity of plant species
D. The distribution of food resources across the globe
Answer: A. The variety of life in the world or a particular ecosystem
, Question 8:
What is the main goal of environmental impact assessments (EIA)?
A. To predict the weather
B. To assess the economic feasibility of a project
C. To evaluate the potential environmental effects of a proposed development
D. To provide legal protection to businesses
Answer: C. To evaluate the potential environmental effects of a proposed
development
Question 9:
Which of the following practices can help conserve water resources?
A. Building more dams
B. Using drip irrigation in agriculture
C. Allowing industries to discharge untreated waste
D. Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers
Answer: B. Using drip irrigation in agriculture
Question 10:
What is the primary function of the ozone layer?
A. To absorb and reflect harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation
B. To trap carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
C. To regulate the Earth’s temperature
D. To provide oxygen for the planet
Answer: A. To absorb and reflect harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation
Question 11:
Which type of pollution is most commonly associated with vehicle emissions?
A. Water pollution
B. Air pollution
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