Environmental Sciences Quiz 227 (20 MCQs)

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1. Substances that have only one kind of atom are called:

Correct Answer: A) Elements.

2. Select the ethical perspective that best fits the following description:Development is opposed if it destroys life.

Correct Answer: B) Biocentrism.

3. Nitrogen monoxide pollution is reduced by which mechanism below?

Correct Answer: A) Catalytic converter in automobiles.

4. What does it mean to be a visual learner?

Correct Answer: A) You learn by seeing.

5. Benefits that people obtain through their experiences with the ecosystem.

Correct Answer: B) Cultural services.

6. What is the term for an organism that makes it's own food (an autotroph)?

Correct Answer: C) Producer.

7. Which of the following relationships demonstrates a prey-predator relationship in the tropical savanna?

Correct Answer: C) Gazelle and Cheetah.

8. As a result of global warming, some plant species in the mountains of California have

Correct Answer: A) Shifted their locations higher into the mountains.

9. What part of the Earth includes all areas where organisms can obtain the energy they need?

Correct Answer: A) Biosphere.

10. All the individuals of a species living within a specific area are collectively called .....

Correct Answer: A) Population.

11. Which statement is incorrect about Sustainable Development Goals?

Correct Answer: D) SDG implementation in India is ensured by MoEFCC.

12. A beach is closed down due to pollution. How does this effect the community?

Correct Answer: D) Economic and Environmental decline.

13. Which of the following is a Nitrite?

Correct Answer: B) Storm.

14. Can observe living cells

Correct Answer: A) Light microscope.

15. Which side represents the light dependent reactions?

Correct Answer: B) Left.

16. ..... is a biodegradable material that becomes a pollutant if allowed to accumulate more rapidly than it can decompose.

Correct Answer: C) Newspaper.

17. Phosphorus is found in all of the following except

Correct Answer: C) The air.

18. Which level of an energy pyramid is most likely to have the highest number of organisms?

Correct Answer: A) Producers.

19. Which environmental decision-making model is in the correct order?

Correct Answer: B) Gather information. Consider values. Explore consequences. Make a decision.

20. Which atmosphere layer contains the Ozone Layer?

Correct Answer: A) Stratosphere.