Part 1 – General Studies: Environment

Question | Correct Answer |
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Which process is responsible for the formation of acid rain? | Emission of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides |
What is the primary purpose of the Water Framework Directive in the EU? | To achieve good water status |
What is the main cause of the dead zones in oceans? | Nutrient pollution leading to oxygen depletion |
Which term refers to the maximum sustainable yield of a renewable resource? | Carrying capacity |
What is the primary goal of the Endangered Species Act? | To protect and recover imperiled species |
What is the main impact of light pollution on wildlife? | Disruption of natural behaviors |
What is the primary cause of increased nitrate levels in groundwater? | Agricultural runoff |
What is the main purpose of the Basel Convention? | To control the movement of hazardous waste |
What is the primary effect of urban sprawl on the environment? | Loss of habitats and increased pollution |
Which factor is a major contributor to the loss of wetlands? | Agricultural expansion |
What is the main goal of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)? | To regulate international wildlife trade |
What is the primary cause of algal blooms in freshwater ecosystems? | Nutrient runoff |
What is the main impact of soil compaction? | Reduced root growth and water availability |
What is the primary purpose of the Montreal Protocol? | To protect the ozone layer |
What is the main cause of increased methane emissions? | Agricultural practices and fossil fuel extraction |
What is the primary goal of rainwater harvesting? | To reduce reliance on groundwater |
What is the main impact of the loss of ice in polar regions? | Loss of habitat and rising sea levels |
What is the primary purpose of green roofs in urban areas? | To reduce building energy consumption |
What is the main cause of the spread of invasive species? | Human activities |
What is the primary effect of deforestation on the carbon cycle? | Increased atmospheric carbon dioxide |
Choose the correct answer
Question 1: Which process is responsible for the formation of acid rain?
Option 1: Deforestation
Option 2: Emission of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides
Option 3: Urbanization
Option 4: Ozone depletion
Correct Answer: Emission of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides
Question 2: What is the primary purpose of the Water Framework Directive in the EU?
Option 1: To increase fishing quotas
Option 2: To regulate chemical pollution
Option 3: To achieve good water status
Option 4: To promote hydroelectric power
Correct Answer: To achieve good water status
Question 3: What is the main cause of the dead zones in oceans?
Option 1: Overfishing
Option 2: Oil spills
Option 3: Nutrient pollution leading to oxygen depletion
Option 4: Plastic pollution
Correct Answer: Nutrient pollution leading to oxygen depletion
Question 4: Which term refers to the maximum sustainable yield of a renewable resource?
Option 1: Carrying capacity
Option 2: Ecological footprint
Option 3: Biocapacity
Option 4: Limiting factor
Correct Answer: Carrying capacity
Question 5: What is the primary goal of the Endangered Species Act?
Option 1: To promote urban development
Option 2: To regulate hunting
Option 3: To protect and recover imperiled species
Option 4: To increase agricultural land
Correct Answer: To protect and recover imperiled species
Question 6: What is the main impact of light pollution on wildlife?
Option 1: Increased habitat
Option 2: Disruption of natural behaviors
Option 3: Enhanced plant growth
Option 4: Reduced water pollution
Correct Answer: Disruption of natural behaviors
Question 7: What is the primary cause of increased nitrate levels in groundwater?
Option 1: Natural erosion
Option 2: Urban sprawl
Option 3: Agricultural runoff
Option 4: Deforestation
Correct Answer: Agricultural runoff
Question 8: What is the main purpose of the Basel Convention?
Option 1: To regulate international trade
Option 2: To control the movement of hazardous waste
Option 3: To promote nuclear energy
Option 4: To reduce carbon emissions
Correct Answer: To control the movement of hazardous waste
Question 9: What is the primary effect of urban sprawl on the environment?
Option 1: Increased biodiversity
Option 2: Loss of habitats and increased pollution
Option 3: Enhanced soil fertility
Option 4: Reduced energy consumption
Correct Answer: Loss of habitats and increased pollution
Question 10: Which factor is a major contributor to the loss of wetlands?
Option 1: Global warming
Option 2: Agricultural expansion
Option 3: Increased rainfall
Option 4: Urbanization
Correct Answer: Agricultural expansion
Question 11: What is the main goal of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)?
Option 1: To promote tourism
Option 2: To regulate international wildlife trade
Option 3: To increase agricultural output
Option 4: To encourage urban expansion
Correct Answer: To regulate international wildlife trade
Question 12: What is the primary cause of algal blooms in freshwater ecosystems?
Option 1: Decreased water temperature
Option 2: Nutrient runoff
Option 3: Overfishing
Option 4: Deforestation
Correct Answer: Nutrient runoff
Question 13: What is the main impact of soil compaction?
Option 1: Enhanced soil fertility
Option 2: Increased water infiltration
Option 3: Reduced root growth and water availability
Option 4: Increased biodiversity
Correct Answer: Reduced root growth and water availability
Question 14: What is the primary purpose of the Montreal Protocol?
Option 1: To reduce carbon emissions
Option 2: To protect the ozone layer
Option 3: To promote urban development
Option 4: To increase industrial growth
Correct Answer: To protect the ozone layer
Question 15: What is the main cause of increased methane emissions?
Option 1: Solar energy use
Option 2: Deforestation
Option 3: Agricultural practices and fossil fuel extraction
Option 4: Urbanization
Correct Answer: Agricultural practices and fossil fuel extraction
Question 16: What is the primary goal of rainwater harvesting?
Option 1: To increase groundwater pollution
Option 2: To reduce reliance on groundwater
Option 3: To promote deforestation
Option 4: To increase soil erosion
Correct Answer: To reduce reliance on groundwater
Question 17: What is the main impact of the loss of ice in polar regions?
Option 1: Increased land area
Option 2: Decreased sea levels
Option 3: Loss of habitat and rising sea levels
Option 4: Enhanced marine life
Correct Answer: Loss of habitat and rising sea levels
Question 18: What is the primary purpose of green roofs in urban areas?
Option 1: To increase urban sprawl
Option 2: To reduce building energy consumption
Option 3: To promote deforestation
Option 4: To increase air pollution
Correct Answer: To reduce building energy consumption
Question 19: What is the main cause of the spread of invasive species?
Option 1: Natural selection
Option 2: Climate change
Option 3: Human activities
Option 4: Meteor impacts
Correct Answer: Human activities
Question 20: What is the primary effect of deforestation on the carbon cycle?
Option 1: Increased carbon sequestration
Option 2: Reduced carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
Option 3: Increased atmospheric carbon dioxide
Option 4: Decreased global temperatures
Correct Answer: Increased atmospheric carbon dioxide
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