What is the primary goal of environmental studies?
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Answer - b. Sustainability
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Which gas is primarily responsible for global warming?
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Answer - b. Carbon dioxide (CO2)
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Which of the following is a renewable energy source?
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Answer - c. Solar power
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What is biodiversity?
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Answer - a. The variety of species in an ecosystem
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Which environmental concept emphasises the responsible use and conservation of natural resources?
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Answer - c. Environmental stewardship
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Which organisation sets international environmental standards and agreements?
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Answer - a. United Nations (UN)
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Which term refers to the gradual increase in the Earths average temperature?
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Answer - b. Climate change
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What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?
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Answer - a. Photosynthesis
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Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?
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Answer - b. Natural gas
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What is the term for the gradual degradation of land due to human activities?
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Answer - a. Desertification
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Which environmental law aims to protect and preserve biodiversity?
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Answer - c. Endangered Species Act
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Which gas is essential for all living organisms and makes up a significant portion of Earths atmosphere?
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Answer - c. Oxygen (O2)
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What is the term for the maximum number of individuals of a species that an ecosystem can support without degradation?
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Answer - a. Carrying capacity
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Which type of pollution is caused by excessive use of fertilizers and results in the overgrowth of algae in water bodies?
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Answer - c. Water pollution
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What is the primary cause of ozone depletion in the Earths stratosphere?
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Answer - b. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
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Which term describes the process of breaking down waste materials into reusable substances?
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Answer - d. Composting
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What is the primary source of indoor air pollution in many households?
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Answer - a. Smoking
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Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?
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Answer - c. Oxygen (O2)
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What is the term for the loss of a species from a specific region or from the entire planet?
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Answer - a. Extinction
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Which of the following is a renewable source of freshwater?
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Answer - a. Underground aquifers
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Which international agreement aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change?
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Answer - a. Paris Agreement
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What is the term for the process of converting waste materials into reusable materials to prevent waste disposal?
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Answer - a. Recycling
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Which of the following is a method for conserving water resources?
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Answer - a. Water desalination
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What is the main cause of soil erosion?
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Answer - b. Water
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Which environmental issue is associated with the thinning of the ozone layer?
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Answer - c. Ozone depletion
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What is the term for the variety of life on Earth, including the genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity?
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Answer - c. Biodiversity
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Which of the following is a sustainable agricultural practice?
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Answer - c. Crop rotation
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Which of the following pollutants is a major contributor to acid rain?
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Answer - c. Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
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What is the term for the introduction of harmful substances into the environment at levels that exceed the natural capacity to break them down?
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Answer - a. Pollution
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Which of the following is a renewable resource?
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Answer - c. Forests
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What is the term for the loss of a natural habitat that occurs when a new ecosystem develops and replaces the original ecosystem?
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Answer - d. Habitat succession
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Which environmental concept promotes the idea that resources should be used in a way that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs?
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Answer - a. Sustainable development
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Which of the following is a renewable source of energy derived from the heat of the Earths interior?
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Answer - c. Geothermal energy
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What is the term for the process of using living organisms to clean up contaminated environments?
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Answer - a. Bioremediation
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Which of the following is a greenhouse gas produced by agriculture and livestock?
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Answer - b. Methane (CH4)
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What is the term for the gradual increase in the salinity of soil and water in arid regions?
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Answer - a. Desertification
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Which term refers to the variety of ecosystems within a given region or area?
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Answer - a. Ecosystem diversity
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Which gas is responsible for the formation of acid rain when it reacts with water vapor in the atmosphere?
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Answer - b. Sulfur dioxide (SO2)
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What is the term for the process of removing salt and other impurities from seawater to make it suitable for drinking and irrigation?
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Answer - a. Desalination
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Which international agreement aims to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of ozone-depleting substances?
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Answer - d. Montreal Protocol
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What is the term for the gradual increase in the acidity of oceans due to the absorption of excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?
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Answer - b. Ocean acidification
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Which of the following is a natural greenhouse gas?
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Answer - d. Oxygen (O2)
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What is the term for the introduction of non-native species into an ecosystem, which can disrupt native ecosystems?
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Answer - d. Invasive species
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Which of the following is a method for reducing solid waste by collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown away?
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Answer - a. Recycling
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Which environmental law in the United States regulates the discharge of pollutants into water bodies and sets water quality standards?
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Answer - b. Clean Water Act
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What is the term for the process of removing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to mitigate climate change?
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Answer - d. Carbon sequestration
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Which of the following is an example of a point source of water pollution?
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Answer - c. Sewage treatment plant discharge
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What is the term for the gradual loss of soil fertility and productivity due to intensive agricultural practices?
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Answer - b. Soil depletion
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Which of the following is a characteristic of sustainable agriculture?
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Answer - c. Preservation of soil health
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What is the primary source of indoor air pollution in homes with poor ventilation?
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Answer - c. Smoking
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