Environmental Conservation and Natural Resource Management Quiz

Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere, contributing to global warming.

Sewage and wastewater, containing pollutants and contaminants, are a major contributor to water pollution.

Solar power harnesses energy from the sun, providing a sustainable and renewable source of electricity.

Sustainable forestry aims to find a balance between economic profitability, social benefits, and ecological conservation.

Deforestation is often driven by the expansion of agriculture, leading to the clearing of forests for farming.

Biodiversity conservation focuses on preserving the variety of life by protecting genetic diversity in plants and animals.

While ozone is present in the atmosphere, it is not considered a greenhouse gas like carbon dioxide or methane.

Transpiration is the process where water vapor is released from plant surfaces into the atmosphere.

Selective logging involves harvesting trees in a way that allows the forest to regenerate, promoting sustainable forestry.

The Paris Agreement is a global pact that seeks to address climate change by limiting the rise in global temperatures.

Incineration, while a waste management method, is not part of the 'reduce, reuse, recycle' hierarchy which emphasizes minimizing waste.

Extinction refers to the complete loss of a species from a particular ecosystem or the entire planet.