Environment and climate change (Difficult) Quiz Home › IELTS › IELTS English Vocabulary › Environment and climate change (Difficult) 📝 IELTS – English Vocabulary – Environment and climate change – Difficult 20 questions · 15 min timer · Explanations included · Free 1. Which term describes the gradual increase in the Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities? Acid rain Global warming Deforestation Biodiversity loss None Show Hint Global warming refers to the long-term rise in Earth's average surface temperature, primarily due to human activities like burning fossil fuels, which increase levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Acid rain, biodiversity loss, and deforestation are related environmental issues but do not specifically describe the temperature increase. 2. What is the term for the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem? Sustainability Ecosystem Biodiversity Conservation None Show Hint Biodiversity refers to the variety of life forms in a given area, encompassing the different species, genetic variability, and ecosystems. An ecosystem is a community of living organisms, sustainability refers to meeting present needs without compromising future generations, and conservation involves the protection and management of biodiversity. Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Click Submit to see your final score! Previous Start Quiz Next Time's up
