Part 1 – General Studies: Environment

Question | Correct Answer |
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What is an ecological footprint? | A measure of human demand on Earth’s ecosystems |
What is sustainable development? | Development that meets present needs without compromising future generations |
Which renewable energy source is derived from the Earth’s heat? | Geothermal energy |
What is the main threat to species diversity? | Habitat destruction |
What does the term ‘endemic species’ refer to? | Species found only in a specific region |
What is the main goal of conservation biology? | To preserve natural resources and biodiversity |
What is the primary cause of deforestation? | Agricultural expansion |
What is the main purpose of the Paris Agreement? | To reduce global carbon emissions |
What is the process by which plants convert CO2 into oxygen called? | Photosynthesis |
Which term describes the variety of different types of life found on Earth? | Biodiversity |
What is the primary source of energy for Earth’s climate system? | The Sun |
What is the main cause of the depletion of the ozone layer? | Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) |
What is an example of a non-renewable resource? | Coal |
What is the main impact of eutrophication in aquatic systems? | Decreased water clarity |
What is the primary purpose of a carbon footprint calculation? | To measure the impact of human activities on climate change |
What is the main driver of climate change? | Human activities |
Which gas is primarily responsible for acid rain? | Nitrogen oxides |
What is the main consequence of excessive groundwater extraction? | Decreased water table levels |
What is the main benefit of crop rotation in sustainable agriculture? | Reduced soil erosion |
What is the primary function of wetlands in an ecosystem? | Water filtration and habitat provision |
Choose the correct answer
Question 1: What is an ecological footprint?
Option 1: A measure of human demand on Earth’s ecosystems
Option 2: The impact of deforestation
Option 3: The carbon output of a factory
Option 4: The size of a natural reserve
Correct Answer: A measure of human demand on Earth’s ecosystems
Question 2: What is sustainable development?
Option 1: Development that meets present needs without compromising future generations
Option 2: Rapid industrial growth
Option 3: Urbanization
Option 4: Increased use of fossil fuels
Correct Answer: Development that meets present needs without compromising future generations
Question 3: Which renewable energy source is derived from the Earth’s heat?
Option 1: Solar power
Option 2: Wind power
Option 3: Geothermal energy
Option 4: Hydroelectric power
Correct Answer: Geothermal energy
Question 4: What is the main threat to species diversity?
Option 1: Urbanization
Option 2: Habitat destruction
Option 3: Renewable energy
Option 4: Organic farming
Correct Answer: Habitat destruction
Question 5: What does the term ‘endemic species’ refer to?
Option 1: Species found only in a specific region
Option 2: Invasive species
Option 3: Extinct species
Option 4: Species found globally
Correct Answer: Species found only in a specific region
Question 6: What is the main goal of conservation biology?
Option 1: To increase agricultural yield
Option 2: To study animal behavior
Option 3: To preserve natural resources and biodiversity
Option 4: To develop new technologies
Correct Answer: To preserve natural resources and biodiversity
Question 7: What is the primary cause of deforestation?
Option 1: Natural disasters
Option 2: Urban sprawl
Option 3: Agricultural expansion
Option 4: Solar panel installation
Correct Answer: Agricultural expansion
Question 8: What is the main purpose of the Paris Agreement?
Option 1: To promote nuclear energy
Option 2: To reduce global carbon emissions
Option 3: To increase global trade
Option 4: To protect marine life
Correct Answer: To reduce global carbon emissions
Question 9: What is the process by which plants convert CO2 into oxygen called?
Option 1: Respiration
Option 2: Photosynthesis
Option 3: Fermentation
Option 4: Transpiration
Correct Answer: Photosynthesis
Question 10: Which term describes the variety of different types of life found on Earth?
Option 1: Ecology
Option 2: Biodiversity
Option 3: Biogeography
Option 4: Ecosystem
Correct Answer: Biodiversity
Question 11: What is the primary source of energy for Earth’s climate system?
Option 1: Wind
Option 2: The Sun
Option 3: Geothermal heat
Option 4: Ocean currents
Correct Answer: The Sun
Question 12: What is the main cause of the depletion of the ozone layer?
Option 1: Greenhouse gases
Option 2: Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
Option 3: Carbon monoxide
Option 4: Methane
Correct Answer: Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
Question 13: What is an example of a non-renewable resource?
Option 1: Solar energy
Option 2: Wind energy
Option 3: Coal
Option 4: Hydroelectric power
Correct Answer: Coal
Question 14: What is the main impact of eutrophication in aquatic systems?
Option 1: Increased biodiversity
Option 2: Decreased water clarity
Option 3: Increased oxygen levels
Option 4: Decreased fish populations
Correct Answer: Decreased water clarity
Question 15: What is the primary purpose of a carbon footprint calculation?
Option 1: To measure the impact of human activities on climate change
Option 2: To calculate energy consumption
Option 3: To assess the health of an ecosystem
Option 4: To measure the profitability of a company
Correct Answer: To measure the impact of human activities on climate change
Question 16: What is the main driver of climate change?
Option 1: Solar variability
Option 2: Volcanic eruptions
Option 3: Human activities
Option 4: Ocean currents
Correct Answer: Human activities
Question 17: Which gas is primarily responsible for acid rain?
Option 1: Carbon dioxide
Option 2: Nitrogen oxides
Option 3: Methane
Option 4: Oxygen
Correct Answer: Nitrogen oxides
Question 18: What is the main consequence of excessive groundwater extraction?
Option 1: Increased soil fertility
Option 2: Decreased water table levels
Option 3: Increased air humidity
Option 4: Enhanced plant growth
Correct Answer: Decreased water table levels
Question 19: What is the main benefit of crop rotation in sustainable agriculture?
Option 1: Increased pesticide use
Option 2: Reduced soil erosion
Option 3: Higher water consumption
Option 4: Decreased crop diversity
Correct Answer: Reduced soil erosion
Question 20: What is the primary function of wetlands in an ecosystem?
Option 1: Urban development
Option 2: Recreation
Option 3: Water filtration and habitat provision
Option 4: Agriculture
Correct Answer: Water filtration and habitat provision
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