Environmental Science Quiz

What is the main cause of global warming?

• Natural disasters

• Human activities like burning fossil fuels

• Volcanic eruptions

• Solar flares

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Which gas is primarily responsible for trapping heat in the atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Helium

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What are chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)?

• Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere

• Chemicals that destroy ozone molecules

• Natural gases found in the atmosphere

• Substances that increase global warming

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What is the composition of ozone (O₃)?

• Two oxygen atoms

• Three oxygen atoms

• One oxygen atom

• Four oxygen atoms

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What is the full range of light energy called?

• Visible spectrum

• Electromagnetic spectrum

• Ultraviolet spectrum

• Infrared spectrum

What type of radiation is absorbed by the ozone layer?

• Infrared radiation

• Ultraviolet radiation

• Visible light

• Radio waves

Which gas is associated with animal waste and rice farms?

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Nitrous oxide

• Oxygen

Which of the following is a result of more CO₂ dissolving into the ocean?

• Rising Sea Levels

• Extreme Weather

• Ocean Acidification

• Damage to Ecosystems

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What can too much UV radiation do to marine life?

• Increase biodiversity

• Harm tiny sea creatures

• Improve water quality

• Enhance coral growth

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Which health issue is NOT caused by global warming?

• Heat Illnesses

• Breathing Problems

• Skin Cancer

• Spread of Diseases