📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice

1. Which of the following is the primary cause of increased atmospheric CO₂ levels?

Volcanic eruptions

Burning of fossil fuels

Ocean evaporation

Solar radiation

2. Deforestation primarily contributes to climate change by:

Reducing oxygen production only

Releasing stored carbon and reducing CO₂ absorption

Increasing soil temperature

Creating more farmland

3. Which human activities contribute to water pollution? (Select all that apply)

Industrial waste discharge

Agricultural runoff containing fertilisers

Plastic waste disposal

Renewable energy production

4. The main cause of biodiversity loss in New Zealand is:

Climate change

Habitat destruction and introduced species

Natural disasters

Ocean acidification

✏️ Part 2: Short Answer Questions

5. Explain how the greenhouse effect works and why increased greenhouse gases cause global warming.

6. Describe two specific examples of how human activities have impacted New Zealand's native ecosystems.

7. List three mitigation strategies that could reduce human impact on the environment and explain how each one works.

🎨 Part 3: Environmental Impact Diagram

8. In the space below, draw and label a diagram showing the carbon cycle and indicate where human activities interfere with this natural process. Include at least 5 labels.

9. Complete the following statement about sustainable practices:

Sustainability means meeting the needs of the _____________ generation without compromising the ability of _____________ generations to meet their own needs. Two examples of sustainable practices in New Zealand are _________________ and _________________.