Environmental Science and Human Impact Quiz

Carbon dioxide traps heat through the greenhouse effect.

Solar power is renewable as it relies on the sun's energy.

Oxygen is not a greenhouse gas; it does not contribute significantly to the greenhouse effect.

Logging involves the removal of trees, leading to deforestation.

Recycling transforms waste into reusable materials, reducing resource consumption and waste.

Invasive species often outcompete native species for resources, disrupting ecosystems.

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants produce food using sunlight.

Sulfur dioxide combines with water vapor to form sulfuric acid in the atmosphere, causing acid rain.

Climate change refers to the long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns, largely caused by human activities.

Runoff from agricultural fields carries pollutants into water bodies, contributing to non-point source pollution.

Ocean acidification impedes the ability of marine organisms to build and maintain their shells and skeletons, affecting their growth.

Extinction occurs when a species completely disappears from its habitat.

Biodiversity encompasses all forms of life on Earth and their interactions.

Chlorofluorocarbons released from human activities destroy ozone molecules in the stratosphere.

The Paris Agreement sets global targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Burning solid fuels for cooking indoors releases pollutants, contributing to indoor air pollution.

Soil degradation occurs when soil loses its ability to support plant growth due to various factors.

Climate change alters habitats and disrupts ecosystems, leading to biodiversity loss.