Present Tense vs Present Progressive: Our Environment

Choose the correct form (present simple or present progressive) to complete each sentence. Type your answer in the space provided.

  1. Many scientists around the world ___ (study) climate change.
  2. The Earth's average temperature ___ (rise) steadily every year.
  3. Right now, environmental groups ___ (organize) protests against deforestation.
  4. Water pollution ___ (affect) marine life significantly.
  5. What ___ (you / do) to reduce your carbon footprint these days?
  6. The government often ___ (implement) new policies to protect natural resources.
  7. Look! The factory ___ (release) dark smoke into the air again.
  8. Every day, we ___ (see) more plastic waste in our oceans.
  9. Biodiversity ___ (decrease) rapidly due to habitat loss.
  10. At this moment, many volunteers ___ (clean up) the local park.
  11. The sun ___ (shine) brightly, but the air quality ___ (get) worse.
  12. Renewable energy sources ___ (become) more popular worldwide.
  13. Why ___ (the polar ice caps / melt) so quickly?
  14. Usually, my family ___ (recycle) all our waste.
  15. This week, our class ___ (learn) about sustainable living.
  16. The global population ___ (grow), which puts more pressure on resources.
  17. Do you know that bees ___ (play) a crucial role in pollination?
  18. Right now, environmental activists ___ (try) to raise awareness about plastic pollution.
  19. Air pollution ___ (cause) many respiratory problems in cities.
  20. More and more companies ___ (develop) eco-friendly products.
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