Ecological Challenges and Environmental Impact Quiz

Explore environmental impact and ecological issues with this quiz. Test yourself on global warming, pollution, and sustainability!

#1

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas responsible for global warming?

Carbon monoxide
Methane
Ozone
Nitrogen dioxide
#2

Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source?

Solar power
Wind power
Natural gas
Hydropower
#3

What is the term for the loss of a species from an ecosystem?

Extermination
Extinction
Eradication
Ecosystem collapse
#4

What is the primary source of water pollution?

Industrial waste
Agricultural runoff
Household sewage
All of the above
#5

What is the term for the process of converting waste materials into reusable materials?

Incineration
Recycling
Landfilling
Biodegradation
#6

What is the term for the gradual increase in the Earth's average temperature due to human activities?

Global cooling
Climate change
Thermal expansion
Solar radiation
#7

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

Carbon dioxide
Water vapor
Oxygen
Nitrous oxide
#8

What is the primary cause of coral bleaching?

Industrial pollution
Ocean acidification
Global warming
Overfishing
#9

What is the term for the process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere?

Photosynthesis
Condensation
Transpiration
Evaporation
#10

What is the main cause of the hole in the ozone layer?

Carbon emissions
Deforestation
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
Ocean pollution
#11

Which of the following is a major contributor to soil erosion?

Overgrazing
Afforestation
Composting
Terracing
#12

Which of the following is a consequence of deforestation?

Increased biodiversity
Reduced carbon dioxide levels
Loss of habitat
Improved soil fertility
#13

Which of the following is a consequence of ocean acidification?

Increased coral reef growth
Decreased biodiversity
Enhanced fish populations
Reduced sea level rise
#14

Which of the following is a characteristic of an invasive species?

It is native to the ecosystem
It has a minimal impact on the ecosystem
It rapidly spreads and outcompetes native species
It promotes ecosystem stability
#15

Which of the following is NOT a method of reducing carbon footprint?

Using public transportation
Planting trees
Eating a plant-based diet
Increasing air travel
#16

What is the term for the phenomenon where a small change in one part of an ecosystem can have large effects on other parts of the ecosystem?

Feedback loop
Keystone species
Trophic cascade
Butterfly effect

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