Environmental Studies Quiz

What is the scope of environmental studies?

• Only conservation of natural resources

• All of the above

• Only developing awareness about the environment

• Developing skills for active identification of environmental problems

What is the importance of environmental studies?

• To understand the behavior of animals

• To study the history of environmental movements

• To develop sustainable strategies to protect the environment

• To learn about different ecosystems

What are the primary producers in an ecosystem?

• Autotrophs

• Decomposers

• Herbivores

• Consumers

What are herbivores?

• Animals that eat only meat

• Animals that eat only plants

• Animals that eat both plants and animals

• Animals that decompose dead matter

What is the function of decomposers in an ecosystem?

• To produce energy for the ecosystem

• To provide food for herbivores

• To break down dead plants and animals

• To regulate the temperature of the ecosystem

What is the main component of the atmosphere?

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

What does the hydrosphere contain?

• Only surface water

• Only ground water

• All the water found on our planet

• Only frozen water

What is the geosphere?

• The layer of water on the earth

• The zone where life exists

• The layer of gases surrounding the earth

• The solid part of the earth, from the core to the surface

What is an ecological pyramid?

• A type of food chain

• A representation of trophic levels in ecosystems

• A pyramid-shaped rock formation

• A structure made of plants in an ecosystem

What is the function of a forest ecosystem?

• To provide shelter for animals

• To regulate the climate

• All of the above

• To maintain biodiversity