Earth's Ecosystem and Sustainability Quiz

Challenge yourself with questions on primary producers, greenhouse gases, biodiversity, and more. Explore Earth's sustainability in this quiz.

#1

Which of the following is not a primary producer in an ecosystem?

Grass
Tree
Lion
Algae
#2

What is the main gas responsible for the greenhouse effect?

Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen
Methane
#3

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

Coal
Natural gas
Solar energy
Uranium
#4

What is the term for the variety of different species in an ecosystem?

Biodiversity
Ecosystem services
Biome
Habitat destruction
#5

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?

Wind energy
Hydropower
Coal
Biomass
#6

Which of the following is an example of a keystone species?

Ant
Deer
Tiger
Beaver
#7

What is the term for the process of converting nitrogen gas into ammonia?

Nitrogen fixation
Nitrogen assimilation
Nitrification
Denitrification
#8

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

Oxygen
Nitrogen
Methane
Helium
#9

What is the term for the number of different species in an area?

Species diversity
Population density
Habitat fragmentation
Biological magnification
#10

Which of the following is an example of a decomposer in an ecosystem?

Lion
Mushroom
Grass
Rabbit
#11

Which biome is characterized by long, cold winters and short, cool summers?

Tropical rainforest
Taiga
Desert
Grassland
#12

Which of the following is a major cause of biodiversity loss?

Habitat preservation
Deforestation
Species reintroduction
Protected areas
#13

Which of the following is a characteristic of a sustainable ecosystem?

High pollution levels
Decreasing biodiversity
Efficient resource use
Habitat destruction
#14

What is the term for the loss of water from the surface of plant leaves?

Evaporation
Transpiration
Condensation
Precipitation
#15

Which of the following is an example of a positive feedback loop in relation to climate change?

Melting sea ice decreasing global temperatures
Increased atmospheric CO2 leading to higher temperatures
Reduced deforestation slowing biodiversity loss
Decreased precipitation causing more droughts

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