Unit 1A Quiz

What is the study of the air, water, and land surrounding an organism or a community?

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Environmental Science

• Physics

Which law states that everything in the environment is connected?

• First Law of Ecology

• Newton's Law of Motion

• Law of Conservation of Energy

• Law of Gravity

What is the main goal of environmental science?

• To understand and solve environmental problems

• To study the impact of humans on the environment

• To conserve natural resources

• To promote sustainable development

Which environmental problem is caused by the excessive use of natural resources?

• Resource Depletion

• Pollution

• Loss of Biodiversity

• Climate Change

What is the term for an undesirable change in the natural environment caused by harmful substances?

• Global Warming

• Deforestation

• Pollution

• Erosion

What is the term for the variety of organisms in a given area?

• Biodiversity

• Ecology

• Ecosystem

• Habitat

Which type of pollutant cannot be broken down by natural processes?

• Biodegradable (Non-Persistent) Pollutant

• Nondegradable (Persistent) Pollutant

• Toxic Pollutant

• Chemical Pollutant

What is the main cause of the loss of biodiversity?

• Climate Change

• Pollution

• Habitat Destruction

• Overpopulation

Which historical event raised awareness about the effects of air pollution?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Agricultural Revolution

• The Progressive Era

• The Environmental Movement

What is the term for the artificial application of water from another source?

• Irrigation

• Desalination

• Fertilization

• Pesticide Application