Environmental Science Quiz

Which of the following assertions is the correct explanation of 'ecosystem'?

• Community of organisms interacting with each other.

• The place in the Earth where living organisms live.

• The community of organisms as well as the environment in which they live.

• Flora and fauna of any geographical area.

The term ‘ENVIRONMENT’ is originated from which language?

• French

• German

• Sanskrit

• English

Which of the following assertions is/are true?

• The gravitational force of the earth holds the atmosphere around it.

• The changes in the atmosphere produce changes in the weather and climate.

• Plant and animal kingdom together make biosphere or the living world.

• All of the above

Which of the following are covered under the environment?

• Man

• Field topography

• Man-made items

• Natural Goods

What does the environment provide us with?

• Entertainment and sports facilities

• Basic life support system including air, water, food, and land

• Technological advancements

• Economic growth

What is the natural environment made up of?

• Buildings and roads

• Cars and factories

• Mountains, rivers, trees, and animals

• Computers and mobile phones

What is lithosphere?

• The domain of water

• The thin layer of air surrounding the earth

• The solid crust or the hard top layer of the earth

• The world of living organisms

What holds the atmosphere around the earth?

• Magnetic force

• Gravitational force

• Wind pressure

• Solar energy

What is an ecosystem?

• A large forest

• A system formed by the interaction of all living organisms with each other and their environment

• A technological device

• A human-made structure

What does the barters system involve?

• Exchange of goods without using money

• Use of credit cards

• Online banking

• Stock market trading