Looking after the environment — Life in the UK Test practice questions
These practice questions cover Looking after the environment, part of the A modern, thriving society 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
Why is recycling important?
- ✓ It uses less energy and reduces landfill — Correct answer
- It only helps people in cities
- It increases the need for raw materials
- It makes waste harder to sort
Recycling uses less energy and reduces the amount of rubbish going into landfill. Using recycled materials to make new products also means less raw material has to be taken from the earth.
What happens when you walk or use public transport instead of a car?
- You create more pollution
- ✓ You create less pollution — Correct answer
- You produce more landfill waste
- You use more raw materials
Walking and using public transport create less pollution than using a car. They are good ways to help protect the environment.
Why is recycling important?
- ✓ It uses less energy and reduces the amount sent to landfill — Correct answer
- It increases the amount of raw materials needed
- It makes products travel farther
- It creates more rubbish for collection
Recycling saves energy because making new products from recycled materials uses less energy. It also reduces the amount of rubbish sent to landfill.
How can shopping locally help the environment?
- It prevents local businesses from growing
- It increases pollution from cars
- It makes products travel further
- ✓ It reduces your carbon footprint — Correct answer
Shopping locally supports businesses and farmers in your area and in Britain. It also reduces your carbon footprint because the products do not have to travel as far.