Questionnaire for Environmental Awareness · 2018-07-05 · 186 Questionnaire for Environmental Awareness Name Class E-mail Institution M/F Age Purpose of the Tool: The purpose of

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Questionnaire for

Environmental Awareness

Name

Class

E-mail

Institution

M/F

Age

Purpose of the Tool:

The purpose of this tool is to find out how environmental awareness

affects the environment-friendly behaviour of pupil teachers.

Instructions:

1. Read all the questions carefully.

2. Put a tick mark in front of the correct answer.

3. Do not overwrite or cut anywhere.

Reliability Coefficient of Test: Reliability of the test is 0.76 (Test-retest

reliability).

Validity Coefficient of Test: Validity of the test is content and face validity.

Researcher: Preeti Srivastava, Department of Pedagogical Sciences, Faculty of

Education, Dayalbagh Educational Institute.

Supervisor: Dr. M. K. Gautam, Department of Pedagogical Sciences, Faculty of Education,

Dayalbagh Educational Institute.

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True and false questions: -

-------1. Burning of fossil fuels is one of the causes of air pollution.

-------2. Sulphur dioxide is one of the greenhouse gases.

-------3. Acid rain does not corrode metals.

-------4. High concentration of nitrogen dioxide results in respiratory

problems.

-------5. Industries must treat the waste produces before discharging them into

water.

-------6. Potable water causes water-based diseases.

-------7. Bad taste of water indicates the presence of pollutants.

-------8. The water which looks clean is safe for drinking purpose.

-------9. We should always bathe in rivers.

-------10. Smog leads to diseases relating to lungs.

-------11. Melting of glaciers leads to rise in the level of sea.

-------12. Global warming is causing a gradual increase in the temperature of

the earth’s atmosphere.

-------13. The underground water gets polluted through agricultural wastes like

pesticides & fertilizers.

-------14. Water must be sterilized by chlorination.

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-------15. Occurrence of earthquakes beneath the ocean floor (sometimes) can

leads to a tsunami.

Multiple choice questions:-

-------1. Responsible gases for acid rain are:-

[a]. Sulphur dioxide

[b]. Carbon dioxide

[c]. Nitrogen dioxide

[d]. all of the above

-------2. Green houses gases are:-

[a]. Nitrous oxide

[b]. Oxygen

[c]. Methane

[d]. Both ‘a’ and ‘c’

-------3. Effects of carbon mono-oxide are:-

[a]. Carboxyhaemoglobin

[b]. Harming the growth of plants

[c]. Both ‘a’ and ‘b’

[d]. none of the above

-------4. Measures to check global warming are:-

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[a]. Deforestation

[b]. Use of chlorofluorocarbons

[c]. Use of fossil fuels


-------5. Soil pollution is being occurred:-

[a]. Soil erosion

[b]. Pesticides

[c]. Fertilizers


-------6. Domestic sewage in cities is related with:-

[a]. Space pollution

[b]. Air pollution

[c]. Water pollution

[d]. radiation pollution

-------7. The planet earth is called blue marble planet because:-

[a]. Blue marble

[b]. Rivers

[c]. Oceans

[d]. Abundance of water

-------8. Consequences of deforestation:-

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[a]. Desertification

[b]. Climate change

[c]. Ozone depletion


-------9. Global warming can be solved through:-

[a]. Plant trees

[b]. Buy local food

[c]. Use public transport

[d]. All of the above

-------10. We can save water by:-

[a]. Re use

[b]. Repair leaks promptly

[c]. Monitor our water bills


-------11. The purpose of purification of water is:-

[a]. Chlorination

[b]. Boiling

[c]. Destroy harmful germs

[d]. None of the above

-------12. Burning of crackers caused:-

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[a]. Soil pollution

[b]. Noise pollution

[c]. Air pollution

[d]. both ‘b’ and ‘c’

-------13. Alternative sources of energy are:-

[a]. Wind energy

[b]. Solar energy

[c]. Hydropower


-------14. Causes of extinction of endemic species:-

[a]. Loss of habitat

[b]. Ecosystem disruption

[c]. Introduced species


-------15. Red data book is:-

[a]. International union for the conservation of nature and

natural resources

[b]. International list of threatened animals and plants

[c]. Specific group of animals and plants

[d]. Threat status of different species

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Questionnaire for

Environmental Attitude

Name

Class

E-mail

Institution

M/F

Age


The purpose of this tool is to find out how environmental attitudes

affect the environment-friendly behaviour of pupil teachers.

Instructions:




Reliability Coefficient of Test: Reliability of the test is 0.81 (Crownbach alpha

reliability) and 0.80 (Test-retest reliability).






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A. Deforestation:

Statements Strongly

Agree Agree

Neither

Agree Nor

Disagree

Disagree

Strongly

Disagree

1. All forests of the world are suffering

from the problem of deforestation.

2. Deforestation occurs due to need of

land, trees and other human requirements.

3. Deforestation has adverse effects on the

environment.

4. Deforestation without sufficient

reforestation has resulted in damage to

habitat, biodiversity loss and aridity.

5. Due to Deforestation, the most dramatic

impact is a loss of habitat for millions of

species.

6. Trees support the water cycle by

returning water vapour back into the

atmosphere.

7. Deforestation increases the soil erosion.

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8. Trees also play a critical role in

absorbing the greenhouse gases that fuel

global warming.

B.Global Warming:

Statements Strongly

Agree Agree

Neither

Agree Nor

Disagree

Disagree

Strongly

Disagree

1. Install dimmers to reduce the amount of

energy your lights use, when you do not

need bright light.

2. Should use energy saving lights in

outdoor fixtures.

3. Use solar lights wherever possible.

4. Clear the heavy curtain from windows

for natural light is a useful idea.

5. Replace your regular lights by compact

fluorescent lights.

6. Look for Energy Star products when

buying electronic items, devices or

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equipments.

7. Low-flow taps, showerheads and

commodes reduce water wastage at home.

8. Arrange your garden in such a way that

water runoff reach all your plants without

excessive waste.

C. Freshwater:

Statements Strongly

Agree

Agree

Neither

Agree

Nor

Disagree

Disagree

Strongly

Disagree

1.Water scarcity is an abstract concept to

some and a stark reality for others.

2. The present challenge is how to

effectively conserve, manage, and

distribute the water we have.

3. Water resource is essential for livelihood

and environment’s health.

4. Fresh water is an important natural

resource necessary for the survival of all

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ecosystems.

5. Fresh water creates a toxic environment

for aquatic bodies.

6. Pollution through human activities

presents a problem for freshwater

resources.

7. The availability of fresh water is very

less at global level.

8. Deforestation and soil erosion result in

Changes in the flow of the fresh water in

the local environment.

D.Ozone Layer Depletion:

Statements

Strongly

Agree Agree

Neither

Agree

Nor

Disagree

Disagree

Strongly

Disagree

1. The ozone layer is a concentration of

ozone (O3) molecules in the stratosphere.

2. The ozone layer is a belt above Earth,

serves as a shield from the harmful

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ultraviolet radiation emitted by the sun.

3. Ozone-depletion caused by the release

of chlorofluorocarbons, hydro

fluorocarbons, and other ozone-depleting

substances.

4. These ozone-depleting substances are

used in refrigerants, insulating foams and

solvents, which we cannot avoid.

5. Ozone-Depletion occurs only in

Antarctica.

6. No Link Exists Between Ozone-

Depletion and Higher UV Levels.

7. Volcanoes and earthquake are causing

Ozone-Depletion.

8. Chlorofluorocarbons are heavier than air,

so they cannot reach the Ozone Layer.

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Questionnaire for

Environment-Friendly Habits

Name

Class

E-mail

Institution

M/F

Age


The purpose of this tool is to find out how environment-friendly habits affect

the environment-friendly behaviour of pupil teachers.

Instructions:





reliability) and 0.81(Test-retest reliability).






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A. Nature – adoration related questions:

Questions Always Sometimes Never

1. Did you try to count stars at night in your

childhood?

2. Do you enjoy sunrise and sunset?

3. Do you like birds chirping?

4. Do you water plants daily?

B. Energy related questions:


1. Do you switch off electricity while leaving a

room?

2. Do you defrost your refrigerator regularly?

3. Do you take off your mobile charger after

full charging?

4. Do you always shutdown your

computer/laptop after the job completion?

5. Do you always buy star rating electrical

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home –appliances?

C. Water management related questions:

Questions Always Sometimes

Never

1. Do you use an alarm while filling of your

water-tank?

2. Do you close a tap after using it?

3. Do you try to stop others to wastewater?

4. Do you leave any water after drinking?

5. Do you leave tap open during brushing?

D. Transportation related questions:


1. Do you travel by public transport in your

daily life?

2. Do you use bicycle for nearby destinations?

3. Do you prefer CNG vehicles to diesel-engine

vehicles, if available?

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4. Do you have any vehicle?

E. Waste management related questions:


1. Do you have proper drainage system at your

home?

2. Do you use dustbin at every place?

3. Do you use natural wastes as manure?

4. Do you maintain drainage system regularly

at your home?

F. Pollution related questions:


1. Do you use crackers?

2. Do you decorate your home using

Electronic-lights?

3. Do you use natural colours on Holi?

4. Do you celebrate festivals in peaceful-

manner?

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G. Media related questions:


1. Do you like watching environment related

T.V. channels?

2. Are you aware of the campaign ‘Save the

Tiger’?

3. Do you participate in the effort cleaning

Yamuna?

4. Do you know the effect of pollution on the

river Yamuna?

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Questionnaire for

Environment Friendly Behaviour

Name

Class

E-mail

Institution

M/F

Age


The purpose of this tool is to find out how environment-friendly habits affect

the environment-friendly behaviour of pupil teachers.

Instructions:





reliability) and 0.76(Test-retest reliability).






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Environment Friendly Behaviour

Questions Yes No

1. I don’t believe my behavior has an effect on

environment.

2. I would like to pay more for environmentally-

friendly products.

3. The so-called ‘environmental crisis’ facing

humanity has been greatly exaggerated.

4. It’s too late to do anything regarding the climate

change.

5. Any changes I make to help the environment

need to fit in with my lifestyle.

6. It’s not worth me doing things to help the

environment if others don’t do the same.

7. Green lifestyle is the solution for all the

environmental crises.

8. India doesn’t need to take specific

environmental steps because we are already

environmentally sustained.

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9. The problem of environmental pollution is

beyond control so we can’t do anything now.

10. Due to unavailability of electricity 24 hours we

are naturally environment friendly and it is good

thing.

11. Utilization of water as per my requirement is

only matter to me.

12. It is my personal matter that I waste food or not.

13. I am free to make as much as possible noise at

my home.

14. Deforestation is not my problem, it belongs to

government.

15. I use plastic because it is convenient to carry

goods.

16. Waste management is not urgent need of present

scenario.

17. I used to through discarded products anywhere

whenever I want.

18. Survival of Animal kingdom equally as us

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doesn’t matter for me.

19. I know all governmental environment protection

laws.

20. Environment friendly behavior is an only

abstract concept.

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Questionnaire for Environmental Awareness · 2018-07-05 · 186 Questionnaire for Environmental Awareness Name Class E-mail Institution M/F Age Purpose of the Tool: The purpose of