Principles of Environmental Science Quiz

Carbon dioxide is the main greenhouse gas, trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere and contributing to global warming.

Industrial processes, particularly those involving burning fossil fuels, are the main source of sulfur dioxide emissions.

Condensation is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water, forming clouds and precipitation.

Carbon dioxide emissions are a major cause of ocean acidification, leading to harmful effects on marine life.

Methane is a greenhouse gas with a much higher warming potential than carbon dioxide, though it persists for a shorter time.

Anaerobic digestion is the process of breaking down waste materials by microorganisms in the absence of oxygen, producing biogas.

Coal is a non-renewable energy resource, formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals.

Smog is the phenomenon where pollutants are trapped close to the ground by a layer of warm air, leading to poor air quality.

The Montreal Protocol is the international treaty aimed at protecting the ozone layer by phasing out the production of ozone-depleting substances.

Eutrophication leads to an excess of nutrients in water, causing algal blooms and creating dead zones with low oxygen levels.

Biomass is a renewable energy resource derived from plant and animal matter, used for heat and power generation.

Coral bleaching is primarily caused by temperature stress, which leads to the expulsion of symbiotic algae from coral tissues.

Deforestation, the clearing of forests for various purposes, is a major cause of biodiversity loss.

Coal-fired power plants are a primary source of mercury emissions into the atmosphere, contributing to environmental pollution.

Deposition is the phenomenon where pollutants settle on surfaces in the form of fine particles or droplets.

Afforestation, the planting of trees, is a method to mitigate soil erosion and maintain soil health.

Crop rotation is a method to control water pollution in agriculture, promoting soil health and reducing the risk of nutrient runoff.