Humans and their Environmental Impact Quiz

Test your environmental science knowledge with questions on pollution, climate change, deforestation, and more. How much do you know about our impact on Earth?

#1

Which gas is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect?

Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen
Methane
#2

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

Extinction
Endangerment
Extermination
Exfoliation
#3

Which of the following is a key component of electronic waste (e-waste) that poses environmental hazards?

Aluminum
Gold
Lead
Copper
#4

What is the primary cause of soil erosion in agricultural areas?

Deforestation
Overgrazing
Urbanization
Mining
#5

Which of the following pollutants is a major contributor to acid rain?

Carbon dioxide
Nitrous oxide
Sulfur dioxide
Methane
#6

What is the main source of water pollution caused by human activities?

Industrial discharges
Agricultural runoff
Sewage disposal
Oil spills
#7

Which of the following is a direct effect of deforestation on the environment?

Increased biodiversity
Reduced carbon dioxide levels
Loss of habitat
Improved air quality
#8

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

Forest fires
Wind erosion
Vehicle emissions
Volcanic activity
#9

What is the primary cause of coral bleaching in marine ecosystems?

Ocean acidification
Overfishing
Global warming
Oil spills
#10

What is the term for the process of converting waste materials into reusable materials?

Landfilling
Composting
Incineration
Recycling
#11

Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source?

Solar power
Wind power
Coal
Hydropower
#12

What is the term for the process by which pollutants are gradually removed from the environment?

Pollution stabilization
Bioremediation
Pollution amplification
Toxic accumulation
#13

Which international agreement aims to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of certain substances?

Kyoto Protocol
Montreal Protocol
Paris Agreement
Rio Declaration
#14

Which environmental issue is associated with the thinning of the ozone layer?

Global warming
Acid rain
Ozone depletion
Eutrophication
#15

In ecology, what does the term 'biomagnification' refer to?

Increase in biodiversity
Amplification of biological processes
Increase in pollutant concentration in higher trophic levels
Enhancement of ecosystem services
#16

What is the primary cause of the formation of 'dead zones' in aquatic ecosystems?

Excessive sunlight
Oil spills
Eutrophication
Ocean acidification
#17

Which international organization focuses on the conservation of biodiversity and sustainable use of natural resources?

UNESCO
WWF
Greenpeace
CBD (Convention on Biological Diversity)

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