Environmental Science Quiz

What term describes the complete system of living organisms and their physical environment interacting together?

• Biodiversity

• Population

• Ecosystem

• Habitat

Which of these refers to all the water on Earth, including oceans, lakes, and rivers?

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

The variety of different species in a particular area is known as:

• Adaptation

• Conservation

• Population

• Biodiversity

What is the process by which species adjust to changes in their environment?

• Interdependence

• Sustainability

• Adaptation

• Conservation

The solid part of Earth, including rocks and soil, is called the:

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

Which term describes the natural home of an organism?

• Population

• Habitat

• Ecosystem

• Resource

The ability to maintain ecological balance without depleting natural resources is called:

• Conservation

• Adaptation

• Interdependence

• Sustainability

What describes a group of the same species living in one area?

• Ecosystem

• Population

• Biodiversity

• Habitat

The layer of gases surrounding Earth is known as the:

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

The introduction of harmful substances into the environment is called:

• Erosion

• Climate Change

• Pollution

• Conservation