Environmental Science Quiz

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Helium

The main cause of ozone layer depletion is:

• Carbon monoxide

• Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

• Sulphur dioxide

• Nitrogen oxides

Which renewable energy source is derived from sunlight?

• Wind energy

• Solar energy

• Hydropower

• Geothermal

Which gas is commonly known as laughing gas?

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrous oxide

• Methane

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

• Coal

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Tidal energy

What is the primary cause of acid rain?

• Carbon dioxide

• Sulphur dioxide and Nitrogen oxides

• Ozone

• Methane

Deforestation mainly causes:

• Ozone depletion

• Loss of biodiversity

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

The largest freshwater lake in the world is:

• Lake Victoria

• Lake Baikal

• Lake Superior

• Lake Tanganyika

Which one of the following is a biodegradable waste?

• Plastic

• Glass

• Vegetable peel

• Aluminum can

The most abundant gas in the atmosphere is:

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Argon