Environmental Issues Quiz

What is the term used to describe the introduction of harmful substances into the environment?

• Conservation

• Pollution

• Afforestation

• Biodiversity

Which gas is primarily responsible for global warming by trapping heat in the atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Hydrogen

What is the process of cutting down large areas of forests, often resulting in damage to the land?

• Afforestation

• Deforestation

• Reforestation

• Conservation

(a)   describes the long-term change in the Earth’s climate, especially a change due to an increase in the average atmospheric temperature.

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Global Warming
• Climate Change

What is the practice of reusing items or using them for a different purpose instead of throwing them away?

• Disposal

• Dumping

• Recycling

• Composting

Which of the following is NOT a renewable resource?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Coal

• Hydropower

What is the main purpose of recycling?

• To increase global warming

• To clean the air

• To reduce waste in landfills

• To increase energy consumption

Which term refers to the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem?

• Geology

• Biodiversity

• Demography

• Anthropology

What is the effect of planting more trees on the environment?

• Increases pollution

• Reduces biodiversity

• Enhances carbon capture

• Decreases oxygen levels

Which of the following is a consequence of global warming?

• Decreased sea levels

• Increased polar ice caps

• More frequent and severe weather events

• Lower temperatures worldwide