This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Science > Earth > Environmental Sciences – Quiz 669 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Environmental Sciences Quiz 669 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Human population growth can lead to increases in species extinctions by reducing the habitat available for many species. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 2. Which ecosystem has a better chance of surviving when environmental conditions change overa long period of time? A) An ecosystem that has little diversity. B) An ecosystem with a large population of the same consumers. C) An ecosystem with very little natural resources. D) An ecosystem with a great deal of genetic diversity. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) An ecosystem with a great deal of genetic diversity. 3. The final and stable community that is formed during ecological succession is known as a ..... A) Secondary community. B) Climax community. C) Primary community. D) Pioneer community. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Climax community. 4. Scientists collect data on climate all around the world. They then input this data into a mathematical or computer-based model to simulate real-world conditions. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 5. What is the definition of environmental policy? A) Commitment and actions to address environmental issues and promote sustainable practices. B) The process of recycling and reducing waste. C) The study of the natural world and how it is affected by human activity. D) A set of rules and regulations for protecting the environment. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Commitment and actions to address environmental issues and promote sustainable practices. 6. Which choice describes a concern with wind energy? A) Turbines are cheaply made. B) May harm bird and bat populations. C) Negative impact on river ecosystems. D) Could interfere with pollen distribution. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) May harm bird and bat populations. 7. A graph that shows the relationship of a part to a whole. A) Circle Graph. B) Histogram. C) Bar Graph. D) Line Graph. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Circle Graph. 8. Which of the following is an example of using a nonrenewable resource? A) Burning coal in a power plant. B) Using wood to build a fire. C) A hydroelectric dam creating electricity. D) A solar panel recharging a calculator. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Burning coal in a power plant. 9. An oak forest is a(n) A) Biosphere. B) Community. C) Ecosystem. D) Population. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ecosystem. 10. Which Solid Waste Management method is preferred? A) Disposal. B) Recycle. C) Reduction. D) Reuse. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Reduction. 11. This 14-year-old found and brought attention to the problem of sewage pipes dumping into her local river. Her efforts garnered national attention and prompted the government to announce a $ 15.7 million in funding to clean up the waterway. A) Ramona Kaswan. B) Stella Voolis. C) Autumn Peltier. D) Georgie Badiel. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Stella Voolis. 12. Which of the following shows the correct order of life organization from smallest to largest? A) Organism, Species, Population, Community, Ecosystem, Biome, Biosphere. B) Species, Population, Organism Ecosystem, Community, Biome, Biosphere. C) Community, Population, Species, Biome, Organism, Biosphere, Ecosystem. D) Biosphere, Biome, Ecosystem, Community, Population, Species, Organism. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Organism, Species, Population, Community, Ecosystem, Biome, Biosphere. 13. Define biodiversity A) The variety of life in a particular ecosystem. B) The variety of abiotic and biotic factors in a particular ecosystem. C) The variety of characteristics within a family. D) The measure of species diversity and nothing else. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The variety of life in a particular ecosystem. 14. Irrigation projects have made it possible to practice agriculture in formerly arid areas. What might be the impact of this on the native plant population? A) They would out compete the crops and destroy them. B) They would not be affected as they do not need water. C) Their growth could be hampered by the new conditions. D) They would grow better due to the availability of water. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Their growth could be hampered by the new conditions. 15. Rainfall is MOST SIMILAR in which pair of biomes? A) Tundra, desert. B) Taiga, tundra. C) Rainforest, savanna. D) Temperate forest, grassland. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Tundra, desert. 16. Given the following sentence, which axis would you put the "fertilizer" variable? "A student wanted to determine how tall corn would grow if different types of fertilizer were used." A) X Axis. B) Y Axis. C) Z Axis. D) Control Axis. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) X Axis. 17. An an example of an abiotic factor in a marine ecosystem is A) Salinity. B) A shark. C) A kelp forest. D) Plankton. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Salinity. 18. How much percent domestic water in Israel A) 10%. B) 40%. C) 60%. D) 90%. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 40%. 19. Which of the following is an ADVANTAGE of using fossil fuels? A) Pollution. B) Easy to transport. C) Consistent energy production. D) Climate change. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Consistent energy production. 20. The dung beetle's role in processing feces is a(an) A) Environmental science. B) Natural capital. C) Ecosystem service. D) Natural resource. 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