Looking after the environment — Life in the UK Test practice questions
These practice questions cover Looking after the environment, part of the The UK government, the law and your role chapter of the official handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents. The correct answer and a clear explanation sit under every question.
Practice questions
What does recycling do to the amount of rubbish sent to landfill?
- It sends it to a different place
- It increases it
- It has no effect on it
- ✓ It reduces it — Correct answer
Recycling reduces the amount of rubbish sent to landfill. It also means fewer new materials need to be used, which helps cut down waste overall.
Why does shopping locally help reduce your carbon footprint?
- It creates more waste from packaging
- ✓ The products do not have to travel as far — Correct answer
- It can use more fuel for transport
- It stops recycling
Shopping locally can reduce the distance products travel, so less fuel is needed for transport. This lowers carbon emissions and helps reduce your carbon footprint.
Why is recycling important?
- It replaces volunteering
- ✓ It uses less energy and reduces the need for new raw materials — Correct answer
- It increases the amount of landfill
- It is better than throwing waste away for disposal
Using recycled materials to make new products uses less energy. It also reduces the need to take more raw materials from the earth and helps reduce the amount of waste sent away for disposal.
How can you create less pollution when getting around?
- Use a car for every journey
- Take taxis for all trips
- ✓ Walk or use public transport when you can — Correct answer
- Fly short distances
Walking or using public transport usually creates less pollution than travelling by car. These options use less fuel or no fuel at all, so they are better for the environment when you are getting around.
How can people in Northern Ireland get recycling information?
- From the Northern Ireland Assembly website
- ✓ From their local council — Correct answer
- From the School Governors’ One-Stop Shop
- From the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs website
In Northern Ireland, recycling information is available from the local council. This is the body people usually contact for local waste and recycling services.
What is one benefit of shopping locally?
- It removes the need for public transport
- It can increase food miles
- It makes products cheaper for long-distance travel
- ✓ It helps businesses and farmers in your area and in Britain — Correct answer
Shopping locally helps businesses and farmers in your area and in Britain. It can also reduce the distance goods need to travel, which is better for the environment.