Environment Quiz

Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas?

• Nitrogen

• Methane

• Nitrous Oxide

• Carbon Dioxise

What is the primary cause of ocean acidification?

• Increased CO2 absorption

• Plastic pollution

• Overfishing

Which sector is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases globally?

• Transportation

• Energy

• Agriculture

• Healthcare

Which global initiative is aimed at restoring degraded ecosystems by 2030?

• The Paris Agreement

• The Bonn Challenge

• The Kyoto Protocol

Which country is currently the largest emitter of CO₂ per capita?

• USA

• China

• Qatar

• India

What percentage of food produced globally is wasted each year?

• 10%

• 33%

• 50%

Which environmental concept refers to managing natural resources in a way that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs?

• Circular economy

• Sustainable development

• Resource maximization

What is the main purpose of the concept ‘green infrastructure’?

• To increase energy production from fossil fuels

• To manage water runoff and improve urban ecosystems

• To expand industrial areas into natural habitats

Which of the following best describes the 'circular economy' concept?

• A system focused on recycling and reusing resources instead of disposing of them

• A method of using resources until they are exhausted

• A system in which energy is produced by fossil fuels

What does the concept of 'decoupling' mean in sustainable development?

• Reducing economic growth to reduce emissions

• Achieving economic growth without increasing environmental degradation or resource use

• Increasing resource extraction for economic prosperity