This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Science > Environmental Sciences – Quiz 513 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Environmental Sciences Quiz 513 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The ..... are distinct pieces of DNA that determines the characteristics of an organism. A) RNA. B) Deoxyribose nucleic acid. C) Genes. D) Traits. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Genes. 2. The urban areas are ..... populated. A) Sparsely. B) Hardly. C) Densely. D) Never. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Densely. 3. Nitrogen (N) is one of the building blocks of life:it is essential for all plants and animals to survive. Nitrogen (N2) makes up almost 80% of our atmosphere, but it is an unreactive form that is not accessible to us. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 4. Intrusive rock derives from ..... A) Above ground. B) Below ground. C) Under water. D) Neither. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Below ground. 5. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of growing cities? A) More educational opportunities. B) Improved energy efficiency. C) More career opportunities. D) Polluted runoff. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Polluted runoff. 6. The ozone layer is an actual hole. True or false? A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 7. Ducks, hens, goose gives us A) Meat. B) Milk. C) Fruits. D) Eggs. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Eggs. 8. What are the limitations of climate modeling? A) Lack of computational power. B) Complexity of the Earth's climate system, uncertainties in data and parameters, inability to capture all relevant processes and feedbacks. C) Inaccurate climate models. D) Limited understanding of climate processes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Complexity of the Earth's climate system, uncertainties in data and parameters, inability to capture all relevant processes and feedbacks. 9. One of the best ways to manage the kitchen and other organic waste is A) Combustion. B) Pyrolysis. C) Gasification. D) Anaerobic Digestion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Anaerobic Digestion. 10. A ..... feedback loop moves a system to an extreme. A) Positive. B) Neutral. C) Circular. D) Negative. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Positive. 11. ..... are aquatic ecosystems that are shallow, partially enclosed area with a mixture of fresh water and salt water. A) Delta. B) Estuary. C) Marsh. D) Lake. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Estuary. 12. Pollution discharged from a single source, such as from a factory or wastewater treatment plant A) Biological magnification. B) Nonpoint pollution. C) Point pollution. D) Water pollution. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Point pollution. 13. Complete the following statement by selecting the correct answer:We use ..... to power lots of things, such as lights, televisions and computers. A) Uranium. B) Sunlight. C) Electricity. D) Water. E) Oil. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Electricity. 14. Scientists estimate that the windiest spots on Earth could generate more than ..... the energy used worldwide but the energy would have to be transported to where it is needed. A) Twice. B) Three times. C) Ten times. D) A hundred times. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ten times. 15. Arrows in a food web represent ..... A) Eating. B) Sunlight. C) Energy. D) Matter. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Energy. 16. Citizens of the US have a ..... times higher ecological footprint as compared to the rest of the world. A) 3. B) 4. C) 3.5. D) 2.5. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 3.5. 17. What is the following description an example of? The ants which live in one ant hill on Ralph Field. A) Community. B) Ecosystem. C) Habitat. D) Population. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Population. 18. Using more resources than the environment can support is known as ..... A) Excessive use. B) Over consumption. C) Wasteful. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Over consumption. 19. There are total ..... World Heritage Sites in India A) 8. B) 32. C) 40. D) 48. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 40. 20. A secure food supply depends on all of the following EXCEPT A) Maintaining healthy soil and water. B) Increased use of fertilizer. C) Safe distribution of the food. D) Biodiversity. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Increased use of fertilizer. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesEnvironmental Sciences Quiz 1Environmental Sciences Quiz 2Environmental Sciences Quiz 3Environmental Sciences Quiz 4Environmental Sciences Quiz 5Environmental Sciences Quiz 6Environmental Sciences Quiz 7Environmental Sciences Quiz 8Environmental Sciences Quiz 9Environmental Sciences Quiz 10 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books