Principles of Environmental Science Quiz

Explore principles of environmental science with 17 questions. From greenhouse gases to renewable energy, challenge yourself and learn key concepts.

#1

Which gas is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect?

Oxygen
Nitrogen
Carbon dioxide
Helium
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#2

What is the main source of sulfur dioxide emissions?

Industrial processes
Deforestation
Vehicle exhaust
Agricultural activities
1 answered
#3

What is the term for the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water?

Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
Transpiration
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#4

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

Carbon dioxide emissions
Deforestation
Nuclear radiation
Plastic pollution
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#5

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas with a much higher warming potential than carbon dioxide?

Methane
Ozone
Nitrous oxide
Sulfur dioxide
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#6

What is the term for the process of breaking down waste materials by microorganisms in the absence of oxygen?

Recycling
Composting
Incineration
Anaerobic digestion
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#7

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

Solar power
Wind energy
Coal
Hydropower
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#8

What is the phenomenon where pollutants are trapped close to the ground by a layer of warm air?

Global warming
Smog
Acid rain
Deforestation
1 answered
#9

What is the name of the treaty aimed at protecting the ozone layer?

Paris Agreement
Kyoto Protocol
Montreal Protocol
Copenhagen Accord
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#10

Which of the following is a consequence of eutrophication?

Increased biodiversity
Decreased algae growth
Dead zones in water bodies
Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
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#11

Which of the following is a renewable energy resource derived from plant and animal matter?

Natural gas
Biomass
Nuclear energy
Geothermal energy
1 answered
#12

What is the main cause of coral bleaching?

Ocean acidification
Oil spills
Plastic pollution
Temperature stress
1 answered
#13

What is the main cause of biodiversity loss?

Deforestation
Global warming
Acid rain
Ozone depletion
1 answered
#14

What is the primary source of mercury emissions into the atmosphere?

Coal-fired power plants
Natural gas extraction
Biomass burning
Hydroelectric dams
1 answered
#15

What is the name of the phenomenon where pollutants settle on surfaces in the form of fine particles or droplets?

Precipitation
Deposition
Erosion
Infiltration
1 answered
#16

Which of the following is a method to mitigate soil erosion?

Afforestation
Overgrazing
Tillage
Monoculture farming
1 answered
#17

Which of the following is a method to control water pollution in agriculture?

Fertilizer runoff
Crop rotation
Deforestation
Overfishing
1 answered

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