What is an ecosystem?
A A type of animal
B A natural community of organisms and their environment
C A kind of pollution
D A group of plants
What does biodiversity refer to?
A The variety of plant species
B The number of animals in a forest
C The variety of life forms on Earth
D The number of oceans
Which of the following is a major type of pollution?
A Soil pollution
B Air pollution
C Water pollution
D All of the above
What is the primary source of air pollution?
A Vehicles
B Trees
C Birds
D Oceans
Which energy source is considered renewable?
A Natural gas
B Solar energy
C Oil
D Coal
What is the purpose of recycling?
A To reduce waste
B To use more resources
C To promote deforestation
D To generate electricity
What is a carbon footprint?
A The weight of carbon in the environment
B The size of an animal’s habitat
C The amount of carbon emissions caused by human activities
D The number of trees in a forest
What does the term “sustainable development” mean?
A Development that harms the environment
B Development that meets present needs without compromising future needs
C Development focused on energy consumption
D Development that only focuses on economic growth
What is the main cause of soil erosion?
A Deforestation
B Water
C Wind
D All of the above
What is a green building?
A A building designed to be energy efficient and environmentally friendly
B A building made entirely of plants
C A building that uses only solar power
D A building located in the forest
What is the main purpose of environmental laws?
A To increase pollution
B To exploit natural resources
C To protect the environment and public health
D To ignore sustainability
What is water pollution caused by?
A Only sewage discharge
B Only industrial waste
C Only agricultural runoff
D All of the above
What is ozone layer depletion primarily caused by?
A Methane
B Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
C Carbon dioxide
D Nitrogen oxide
What is the primary source of groundwater contamination?
A Agricultural runoff
B Organic waste
C Industrial chemicals
D All of the above
What is the definition of sustainable agriculture?
A Agriculture that meets present needs without compromising future generations
B Agriculture that uses chemical fertilizers and pesticides
C Agriculture that depletes soil quality
D Agriculture that harms the environment