Environmental Responsibility practice questions and answers

6 questions from the "Environmental Responsibility" lesson of the free British Values & Citizenship chapter, each with the correct answer and an explanation. These are study questions written for this site and app, not official exam questions. The real test has 24 questions, 45 minutes and a pass mark of 18 (75%).

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  1. Question 1: What is one of the benefits of using recycled materials to make new products?

    • It results in using less energy.
    • It requires more raw materials.
    • It increases waste in landfills.
    • It uses more energy.
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    Correct answer: It results in using less energy.

    Using recycled materials to make new products conserves energy and reduces the need for extracting raw materials from the earth.

  2. Question 2: Buying products locally helps in reducing your carbon footprint. True or False?

    • True
    • False
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    Correct answer: True

    Buying products locally means they have not travelled long distances, which helps reduce the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere, thereby reducing your carbon footprint.

  3. Question 3: Which of the following statements is correct?

    • Using recycled materials reduces waste in landfills.
    • Using recycled materials increases the extraction of raw materials.
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    Correct answer: Using recycled materials reduces waste in landfills.

    Using recycled materials reduces the need for extracting raw materials and results in less waste being sent to landfills.

  4. Question 4: Which TWO actions are the best ways to reduce air pollution and protect the environment?

    • Walking and using public transport
    • Walking and using private jets
    • Using public transport and old private cars
    • walking and using private cars
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    Correct answer: Walking and using public transport

    Walking and using public transport are considered the best ways to reduce air pollution because they result in fewer vehicles on the road and lower emissions.

  5. Question 5: What does the term 'carbon footprint' refer to?

    • The amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere due to the activities of an individual, organisation, or community.
    • The size of a person’s shoe.
    • The number of carbon atoms in a footprint.
    • The amount of paper recycled by an individual.
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    Correct answer: The amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere due to the activities of an individual, organisation, or community.

    The term 'carbon footprint' refers to the amount of carbon dioxide that is released into the atmosphere as a result of the activities of an individual, organisation, or community.

  6. Question 6: Using recycled materials to make new products increases the need to extract raw materials from the earth. True or False?

    • False
    • True
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    Correct answer: False

    Using recycled materials to make new products actually reduces the need to extract raw materials from the earth.

Quick recap

Making new products from recycled materials uses less energy and cuts the need to extract fresh raw materials from the earth. It also means less waste ends up in landfills. For details about what you can recycle at home and in your area, visit the relevant website for the part of the UK where you live:

Residents of Northern Ireland can get the same information from their local council.

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