Environmental Awareness Quiz

What is "deforestation" in the context of environmental science?

What is the main cause of coral bleaching?

• Overfishing

• Pollution

• Increased water temperature

• Tourism

What is the most common type of waste found in the ocean?

• Glass

• Plastic

• Metal

• Organic waste

What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Transpiration

• Fermentation

What does the term "biodiversity" refer to?

• Different types of pollution

• Variety of plant and animal life

• Levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

• Various climate zones

What percentage of the Earth's water is freshwater?

• 10%

• 5%

• 3%

• 1%

Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas?

• Methane

• Carbon dioxide

• Water vapor

• Nitrogen

What is the main purpose of the Kyoto Protocol?

• To protect endangered species

• To reduce greenhouse gas emissions

• To increase recycling rates

• To promote renewable energy

Which country is the largest producer of solar energy?

• USA

• Germany

• China

• India

What is the largest rainforest in the world?

• Congo Rainforest

• Amazon Rainforest

• Daintree Rainforest

• Valdivian Rainforest