Environmental Science Quiz

What is the main greenhouse gas responsible for global warming?

• Methane

• Water vapor

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Hydropower

• Natural gas

What is the process by which plants remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and release oxygen?

• Photosynthesis

• Transpiration

• Cellular respiration

• Decomposition

What is the main cause of acid rain?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Forest fires

• Industrial pollution

• Agricultural runoff

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of biodiversity?

• Increased food security

• Improved water quality

• Reduced vulnerability to climate change

• Higher rates of disease outbreak

What is the term for the gradual disappearance of a species from an ecosystem?

• Habitat fragmentation

• Pollution

• Extinction

• Climate change

Which of the following is NOT a type of plastic pollution?

• Microplastics

• Fishing gear

• Plastic bags

• Paper bags

What is the process of converting organic matter into usable soil by decomposers?

• Composting

• Erosion

• Deforestation

• Desertification

What is the Montreal Protocol an international agreement aimed at reducing?

• Carbon dioxide emissions

• Water pollution

• Ozone depletion

• Deforestation

Which of the following is NOT a sustainable practice in agriculture?

• Crop rotation

• Use of pesticides

• Organic farming

• Water conservation