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Engineering Physics and Sustainable Development

Description: Engineering Physics and Sustainable Development Quiz
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

  1. Fossil fuels

  2. Solar energy

  3. Nuclear energy

  4. Hydroelectric energy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Solar energy is a renewable energy source because it is derived from the sun, which is a constantly replenishing source of energy.

Which of the following is a sustainable material?

  1. Plastic

  2. Steel

  3. Wood

  4. Concrete


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Wood is a sustainable material because it is a renewable resource that can be grown and harvested without depleting the Earth's resources.

Which of the following is an example of a sustainable development practice?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Water pollution

  3. Energy conservation

  4. Air pollution


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Energy conservation is an example of a sustainable development practice because it reduces the demand for energy, which in turn reduces the environmental impact of energy production.

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

  1. Oxygen

  2. Nitrogen

  3. Carbon dioxide

  4. Argon


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas because it traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere, contributing to global warming.

Which of the following is a major cause of climate change?

  1. Volcanic eruptions

  2. Solar flares

  3. Human activities

  4. Earth's rotation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels, are a major cause of climate change because they release greenhouse gases into the Earth's atmosphere.

Which of the following is a renewable energy source that does not produce greenhouse gases?

  1. Wind energy

  2. Hydroelectric energy

  3. Nuclear energy

  4. Coal energy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wind energy is a renewable energy source that does not produce greenhouse gases because it does not involve the combustion of fossil fuels.

Which of the following is a major environmental impact of deforestation?

  1. Increased biodiversity

  2. Reduced soil erosion

  3. Increased carbon dioxide levels

  4. Improved air quality


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Deforestation is a major environmental impact because it releases carbon dioxide into the Earth's atmosphere, contributing to global warming.

Which of the following is a sustainable transportation option?

  1. Driving a car

  2. Taking a bus

  3. Flying on a plane

  4. Riding a bicycle


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Riding a bicycle is a sustainable transportation option because it does not produce greenhouse gases.

Which of the following is a major environmental impact of water pollution?

  1. Improved water quality

  2. Increased biodiversity

  3. Reduced soil erosion

  4. Harm to aquatic life


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Water pollution is a major environmental impact because it can harm aquatic life, such as fish and plants.

Which of the following is a sustainable energy source that can be used to generate electricity?

  1. Fossil fuels

  2. Solar energy

  3. Nuclear energy

  4. Wind energy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Solar energy is a sustainable energy source that can be used to generate electricity because it does not involve the combustion of fossil fuels.

Which of the following is a major environmental impact of air pollution?

  1. Improved air quality

  2. Increased biodiversity

  3. Reduced soil erosion

  4. Harm to human health


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Air pollution is a major environmental impact because it can harm human health, such as by causing respiratory problems and heart disease.

Which of the following is a sustainable material that can be used to make clothing?

  1. Plastic

  2. Cotton

  3. Nylon

  4. Polyester


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cotton is a sustainable material that can be used to make clothing because it is a renewable resource that can be grown and harvested without depleting the Earth's resources.

Which of the following is a major environmental impact of mining?

  1. Improved water quality

  2. Increased biodiversity

  3. Reduced soil erosion

  4. Land degradation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mining is a major environmental impact because it can cause land degradation, such as by creating open pits and destroying forests.

Which of the following is a sustainable energy source that can be used to heat homes?

  1. Fossil fuels

  2. Solar energy

  3. Nuclear energy

  4. Geothermal energy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Geothermal energy is a sustainable energy source that can be used to heat homes because it does not involve the combustion of fossil fuels.

Which of the following is a major environmental impact of agriculture?

  1. Improved soil quality

  2. Increased biodiversity

  3. Reduced water pollution

  4. Deforestation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agriculture is a major environmental impact because it can cause deforestation, such as by clearing forests to make way for farmland.

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