Environmental Impact of Human-Induced Disturbances Quiz

Test your knowledge on greenhouse gases, deforestation, coral bleaching, eutrophication, pollution, and more.

#1

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

Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen
Argon
#2

Which of the following is NOT a primary cause of deforestation?

Urbanization
Agriculture
Logging
Reforestation
#3

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

Global cooling
Climate change
Global dimming
Global warming
#4

What is the term for the process of soil being carried away by water or wind?

Erosion
Leaching
Compaction
Salinization
#5

What is the term for the process of a species disappearing from its native habitat?

Invasive species
Extinction
Habitat destruction
Pollution
#6

What is the term for the process of soil particles being carried away by water?

Erosion
Leaching
Compaction
Salinization
#7

What is the term for the release of harmful substances into the environment as a result of human activities?

Pollution
Contamination
Degradation
Erosion
#8

What is the main factor contributing to coral bleaching?

Ocean acidification
Overfishing
Oil spills
Global cooling
#9

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of eutrophication?

Increased algae blooms
Decreased oxygen levels in water
Improved aquatic biodiversity
Fish kills
#10

Which of the following pollutants primarily contributes to acid rain?

Carbon dioxide
Sulfur dioxide
Nitrogen dioxide
Methane
#11

Which of the following is a consequence of ocean acidification?

Decreased sea levels
Increased coral growth
Weakened shells of marine organisms
Reduced salinity
#12

What is the primary source of methane emissions in the atmosphere?

Agricultural activities
Industrial processes
Transportation
Deforestation
#13

Which of the following pollutants is a major component of smog?

Carbon dioxide
Methane
Ozone
Water vapor
#14

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of air pollution?

Respiratory diseases
Acid rain
Increased crop yields
Global warming
#15

What is the term for the process by which soil becomes less fertile due to various factors including agriculture and deforestation?

Salinization
Desertification
Erosion
Degradation
#16

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of habitat destruction?

Loss of biodiversity
Increased wildlife population
Disruption of ecosystems
Loss of ecosystem services
#17

Which of the following pollutants is responsible for the thinning of the ozone layer?

Carbon monoxide
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
Nitrogen oxides
Particulate matter
#18

Which of the following pollutants primarily contributes to the formation of ground-level ozone?

Sulfur dioxide
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen oxides
Methane

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