Environmental Science and Technology

Description: Environmental Science and Technology Quiz
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Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

  1. Oxygen

  2. Carbon dioxide

  3. Nitrogen

  4. Argon


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that traps heat in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.

What is the primary cause of acid rain?

  1. Volcanic eruptions

  2. Forest fires

  3. Burning of fossil fuels

  4. Natural weathering of rocks


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The burning of fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, releases sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere, which react with water to form sulfuric acid and nitric acid, leading to acid rain.

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

  1. Solar energy

  2. Wind energy

  3. Hydropower

  4. Natural gas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Solar energy is a renewable energy source that harnesses the power of the sun to generate electricity.

What is the term for the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy?

  1. Photosynthesis

  2. Cellular respiration

  3. Transpiration

  4. Nitrogen fixation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create glucose and oxygen.

Which of the following is a major cause of deforestation?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Mining

  3. Urbanization

  4. Natural disasters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agriculture is a major cause of deforestation, as forests are cleared to make way for farmland.

What is the term for the process by which water moves through an ecosystem?

  1. Hydrologic cycle

  2. Carbon cycle

  3. Nitrogen cycle

  4. Phosphorus cycle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The hydrologic cycle is the process by which water moves through the Earth's atmosphere, land, and oceans.

Which of the following is a major pollutant of water bodies?

  1. Sewage

  2. Fertilizers

  3. Pesticides

  4. Oil spills


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sewage is a major pollutant of water bodies, as it contains harmful bacteria and nutrients that can lead to eutrophication.

What is the term for the process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere?

  1. Transpiration

  2. Evaporation

  3. Condensation

  4. Precipitation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere through their leaves.

Which of the following is a major cause of air pollution?

  1. Vehicle emissions

  2. Industrial emissions

  3. Power plants

  4. Natural sources


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vehicle emissions are a major cause of air pollution, as they release harmful pollutants such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter.

What is the term for the process by which nitrogen is converted into a form that can be used by plants?

  1. Nitrogen fixation

  2. Nitrification

  3. Denitrification

  4. Assimilation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nitrogen fixation is the process by which nitrogen is converted into a form that can be used by plants, such as ammonia or nitrate.

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

  1. Deforestation

  2. Burning of fossil fuels

  3. Agriculture

  4. Volcanic eruptions


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The burning of fossil fuels is a major cause of climate change, as it releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

What is the term for the process by which carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere?

  1. Carbon sequestration

  2. Carbon capture and storage

  3. Reforestation

  4. Afforestation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carbon sequestration is the process by which carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere and stored in a long-term reservoir.

Which of the following is a major cause of biodiversity loss?

  1. Habitat destruction

  2. Pollution

  3. Climate change

  4. Invasive species


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Habitat destruction is a major cause of biodiversity loss, as it reduces the amount of available habitat for species.

What is the term for the process by which nutrients are recycled within an ecosystem?

  1. Nutrient cycling

  2. Biogeochemical cycling

  3. Ecological succession

  4. Primary production


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nutrient cycling is the process by which nutrients are recycled within an ecosystem, ensuring their availability for plant growth.

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