NEDP Environmental Awareness 2

Question 1

Which human activity is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions globally?

Accepted Answer

Burning fossil fuels for energy and transportation

Answer

Burning coal, oil, and natural gas for electricity and transportation accounts for the majority of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Question 2

What is the purpose of the Clean Water Act in the United States?

Accepted Answer

To regulate the discharge of pollutants into U.S. waters and maintain water quality standards

Answer

The Clean Water Act (1972) regulates pollutant discharges into waterways and sets water quality standards to protect public health and ecosystems.

Question 3

What is 'composting' and how does it benefit the environment?

Accepted Answer

Decomposing organic waste into nutrient-rich soil, reducing landfill waste and improving soil health

Answer

Composting turns food scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich soil amendment, reducing landfill methane emissions and improving soil fertility.

Question 4

Which of the following actions best represents 'environmental stewardship' in everyday life?

Accepted Answer

Conserving water, reducing waste, and choosing sustainable products when possible

Answer

Environmental stewardship means taking personal responsibility for protecting natural resources through daily choices.

Question 5

What is an 'invasive species'?

Accepted Answer

A plant or animal introduced to a new ecosystem where it causes ecological harm

Answer

Invasive species are non-native organisms introduced to a new environment where, without natural predators, they outcompete native species and disrupt ecosystems.

NEDP - National External Diploma Program Practice Test

NEDP - National External Diploma Program Practice Test

NEDP Environmental Awareness 2