Exploring Earth and Environmental Science

What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?

• Wind

• Sunlight

• Water

• Soil

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Which gas is most responsible for the greenhouse effect?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Hydrogen

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

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

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Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Solar Power

• Nuclear Power

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What is the term for harmful substances released into the environment?

• Nutrients

• Pollutants

• Minerals

• Elements

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Which of the following is an example of a keystone species?

• Rabbit

• Wolf

• Deer

• Squirrel

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Which process in the water cycle involves water moving from plants to the atmosphere?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Transpiration

• Precipitation

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Which renewable energy source uses the heat from within the Earth?

• Solar Power

• Wind Power

• Geothermal Energy

• Hydropower

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What is the term for the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem?

• Biomass

• Biodiversity

• Biome

• Biosphere

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Which of the following is a consequence of deforestation?

• Increased Biodiversity

• Soil Erosion

• Improved Air Quality

• Decreased Carbon Dioxide Levels

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