Environmental Impacts of Human Activities Quiz

Test your knowledge on environmental chemistry with these questions on greenhouse gases, deforestation, pollution, climate change, renewable energy, and more.

#1

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

Nitrogen (N2)
Oxygen (O2)
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Argon (Ar)
#2

Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?

Solar energy
Wind energy
Coal
Hydropower
#3

Which of the following is a major contributor to air pollution in urban areas?

Bicycles
Electric cars
Diesel vehicles
Public transportation
#4

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas that is primarily emitted from agriculture?

Methane
Ozone
Nitrous oxide
Carbon monoxide
#5

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

Carbon monoxide
Nitrogen dioxide
Sulfur dioxide
Particulate matter
#6

What is the primary cause of deforestation worldwide?

Urbanization
Industrialization
Agriculture
Mining
#7

What is the process by which pollutants are removed from the atmosphere called?

Pollution synthesis
Pollution dispersion
Pollution absorption
Pollution mitigation
#8

Which of the following is a major source of water pollution?

Volcanic eruptions
Oil spills
Wildlife migration
Solar radiation
#9

What is the term for the loss of a species from a particular habitat or region?

Deforestation
Extinction
Erosion
Invasion
#10

Which of the following is a primary cause of ocean acidification?

Deforestation
Fossil fuel burning
Volcanic eruptions
Urbanization
#11

What is the term used to describe the long-term changes in the Earth's climate?

Weather
Greenhouse effect
Climate change
Global warming
#12

Which of the following is NOT a method of waste management?

Recycling
Incineration
Dumping
Fertilization
#13

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of biodiversity loss?

Decreased ecosystem stability
Increased resilience to environmental changes
Loss of ecosystem services
Reduced food security
#14

Which of the following is NOT a primary source of indoor air pollution?

Cooking stoves
Cigarette smoke
Outdoor air
Building materials
#15

Which of the following is a potential consequence of ocean acidification?

Increased coral reef growth
Decreased shellfish populations
Increased fish migration
Reduced sea levels

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