Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, Volume 10, Issue 2, Article 4 (Dec., 2009) Naim UZUN The effect of the green class model on environmental knowledge and its retention Previous Contents

Appendix 1:

                         Environmental knowledge test

1.   Which of these is an absolute requirement for a plant to generate its own food?  

I- Sun light          II- Water          III- Carbon dioxide          IV-Oxygen

a) I and II               b) I, II and III               c) I, II and IV               d) All

2. Of the following, which dissociates the fastest in the soil?

a) Glass                   b) Plast                        c)Apples                d)Cloth

3. Which of the following is a development approach that supports the idea that the

     natural sources should be used in such a way that they can survive for the use of

    future generations?

    a) Global development   

    b) Economic development

    c) Sustainable development

    d) Environmental development

4. Which of the following actions would not be taken by an individual with sophisticated

    environmental awareness?

    a) Plants trees and encourages his/her friends to do the same

    b) Promotes the use of non-renewable energy resources

    c) Prefers recyclable products

    d) Tries to make more use of solar energy

5. Increasing the amount of which of the following gases leads to the green-house effect?

   a) Oxygen                 b) Helium                 c) Nitrogen                 d) Carbon dioxide

6. Which of the following is not one of the factors leading to erosion?

    a) Plowing slopped areas vertical to the slope

    b) Cutting trees and destroying forests

    c) Overgrazing

    d) Unsystematic rural settlement

7. Which one of the following is the product of photosynthesis?

     a) Carbon dioxide            b) Glucose            c) Nitrogen            d) Water

8. Which is the most important factor leading to the emergence of environmental

    problems?

    a)Fast consumption of natural sources as a result of rapid population increase

    b)Overgrazing and destruction of natural flora

    c)Air pollution resulting from the consumption of low-quality coal

    d)Pesticides’ leading to water pollution

9. Which is/are the main objective(s) of the environmental education?

     I- Protection of natural, historical and cultural values by raising the public awareness

     II- Creating positive behavioral changes and sensitivity to the environment.

     III-Encouraging active participation in the solution of environmental problems

     a) Only I                    b) I and II                    c) II and III                    d) All

10. Which one of the following is not one of the elements polluting the soil?

     a) Organic wastes

     b) Pesticides and herbicides used for agricultural purposes

     c) Irregular and excessive use of fertilizer    

     d) Heavy metals used in the industry

11. Which of the following is endangered due to tourism development in the southern

      coast?

     a) Flamingos          b) Hermit ibis        c) Mediterranean seals          d) Turtle

12. When is World Environment Day?

     a) 5^th of May          b) 5^th of June          c) 5^th of October          d) 5^th December

13. Which of the following statements are among the necessary measures to protect the

      environment?

      I- Enhance the usability of fossil fuel energy sources

      II- Consume materials and services without creating waste

      III-Use scientific approaches to create solutions for problems

      IV- Make sustainable development a reality

      a) I and II               b) I and III               c) II, III and IV               d) All