ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS

In recent years the number of environmental problems has increased greatly. One of the most dangerous problems for our planet is global warming which means that most climates all over the world are changing and getting warmer. It happens because we burn too much petrol resources, such as oil and coal, and the Earth heats up. This process can cause melting of the polar ice and the sea level rising in the future. If the climate changes there will be floods, heavy storms or severe droughts in different areas of the world. Cutting down on exhaust fumes from vehicles could help solve this serious problem.

Our planet is overpopulated, that’s why we are using up our natural resources – they are not endless. So the scientists have started looking for some alternate forms of energy such as water, wind, sunlight and even tides. These resources are clean, natural and unlimited. I’m glad that modern automobile industries make hybrids which use electric or solar energy instead of petrol. It would definitely help protect our environment from pollution.

There are different kinds of environmental pollution: air pollution, water pollution, land pollution. Sadly, not all human beings realize or admit that we are the ones who cause these problems and we should be the first to stop them and protect our environment. Because of the industrial revolution the air is polluted with awful chemicals; seas and oceans are poisoned with oil spills. Many rare species of flora and fauna are threatened with extinction.

We should be proud to live on our wonderful planet and understand that the consequences of pollution might be terrible and affect us and our children later. We should start recycling things made of glass, paper, plastic and aluminium. We should stop smoking and plant as many trees as we can because they can give us more oxygen. We need to drive less and use public transport in order to reduce fuel burning. We are responsible for the situation.

Environmental Problems Quiz

1. What is one of the most dangerous environmental problems for our planet?

a. Water pollution

b. Land pollution

c. Global warming

d. Air pollution

2. What causes global warming?

a. Burning petrol resources

b. Overpopulation

c. Cutting down trees

d. Using alternate forms of energy

3. What can happen if the climate changes due to global warming?

a. Heavy storms

b. Overpopulation

c. Land pollution

d. Water pollution

4. What are some alternate forms of energy mentioned in the text?

a. Oil and coal

b. Petrol resources

c. Water, wind, and sunlight

d. Exhaust fumes

5. How can cutting down on exhaust fumes help solve the environmental problem?

a. Reduce air pollution

b. Prevent overpopulation

c. Stop water pollution

d. Limit land pollution

6. What is one type of pollution mentioned in the text?

a. Noise pollution

b. Light pollution

c. Air pollution

d. Soil pollution

7. What are some ways mentioned in the passage to protect the environment?

a. Recycling waste materials

b. Increasing petrol consumption

c. Cutting down trees

d. Using single-use plastics

8. What can trees provide for the environment?

a. More oxygen

b. More pollution

c. More fuel burning

d. More plastic waste

9. How can individuals reduce fuel burning?

a. Drive more frequently

b. Use public transport

c. Use petrol-powered vehicles

d. Avoid recycling

10. Who is responsible for stopping and protecting environmental problems?

a. Governments only

b. Scientists only

c. Human beings

d. Animals

Answer Key:

1.c

2.a

3.a

4.c

5.a

6.c

7 .a

8.a

9.b

10.c