Ecological Dynamics and Environmental Impact Quiz

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#1

Which gas is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect?

Oxygen
Nitrogen
Carbon Dioxide
Methane
#2

What is the term for a group of organisms of the same species living in a specific geographic area?

Community
Ecosystem
Population
Biome
#3

What is the term for the total mass of living organisms in a given area or ecosystem?

Biomass
Biodiversity
Biome
Biota
#4

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

Wind Energy
Solar Energy
Coal
Hydropower
#5

Which of the following is an example of an invasive species causing ecological disruption?

Bees pollinating flowers
Zebra mussels in freshwater ecosystems
Native plants in their natural habitat
Butterflies migrating across continents
#6

What is the main source of energy in most ecosystems?

Solar energy
Geothermal energy
Wind energy
Nuclear energy
#7

Which trophic level represents the primary producers in an ecosystem?

Primary Consumers
Secondary Consumers
Tertiary Consumers
Producers
#8

Which of the following is a keystone species that has a disproportionate impact on its ecosystem?

Deer
Beaver
Wolverine
Sea Otter
#9

What is the primary driver of biodiversity loss?

Climate Change
Habitat Destruction
Pollution
Invasive Species
#10

Which biome is characterized by permafrost and a layer of soil that remains permanently frozen?

Tropical Rainforest
Tundra
Desert
Taiga
#11

What is the primary factor influencing the distribution of terrestrial biomes?

Temperature
Precipitation
Altitude
Sunlight
#12

What is the term for the gradual change in species composition in an ecosystem over time?

Succession
Evolution
Mutation
Adaptation
#13

Which environmental impact assessment tool evaluates the potential effects of a project on the environment?

Cost-Benefit Analysis
Life Cycle Assessment
Ecological Footprint
Environmental Impact Assessment
#14

In the nitrogen cycle, what process converts atmospheric nitrogen into a form usable by plants?

Denitrification
Ammonification
Nitrogen Fixation
Nitrification
#15

Which environmental policy aims to prevent over-exploitation of natural resources by regulating their use?

Sustainable Development
Biodiversity Conservation
Resource Management
Climate Mitigation
#16

Which of the following is an example of a point source pollution?

Air Pollution from Cars
Oil Spill in the Ocean
Industrial Discharge into a River
Deforestation
#17

What is the term for the process by which a community develops over time to reach a stable endpoint?

Adaptation
Evolution
Climax Community
Pioneer Species

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