FCEM (Environmental Management) Test 1

Which of the following global mega trends contribute to the depletion of natural resources?

• Population growth

• Globalisation

• Increased prosperity

• All of the above

Which of the following statements regarding climate change is false?

• Climate change is caused by man-made factors

• Climate change is caused by natural factors

• Climate change is expected to lead to increased rainfall in some areas

• The Earth’s climate is cooling

Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas (GHG)?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Methane

• Nitrogen

• Nitrous Oxide

The Marine Stewardship Council provides certification for sustainable fishing practices. Which of the following

UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) does this provide an example of?

• SDG 13: Climate Action

• SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

• SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

• SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Which of the following human factors have been attributed to contributing towards climate change?

• Deforestation

• Poaching of endangered species

• Volcanic eruptions

• All of the above

Which of the following natural cycles are likely to be directly affected by transport-related environmental impacts?

• Water and phosphorus cycles

• Nitrogen and carbon cycles

• Nitrogen and water cycles

• Phosphorus and carbon cycles

Which of the following is not a named ecosystem service?

• Regulating

• Resilience

• Supporting

• Provisioning

Which of the following could be categorised as a ‘receptor’ using the ‘source, pathway, receptor’ model?

• Concrete drainage channel

• Oil drum

• The wind

• Lake

Which of the following statements relating to the water cycle is true?

• Climate change will result in increased levels of condensation in some areas

• Climate change will result in increased levels of evaporation in some areas

• Climate change will result in reduced precipitation in some areas

• All the above

Which of the following statements is false?

• Businesses that cause pollution are unlikely to breach legislation

• Businesses that cause pollution could incur significant costs

• Businesses that cause pollution could damage their reputation

• Businesses that cause pollution could receive a fine