Branches of Environmental Science Quiz

Which branch of environmental science focuses on the study of living organisms and their interactions with their environments?

• Geology

• Ecology

• Meteorology

• Hydrology

Which branch of environmental science focuses on the study of water—how it moves, where it goes, and how it affects the environment.

• Environmental Biology

• Ecology

• Meteorology

• Hydrology

What does hydrology study?

• The Earth's atmosphere

• Water and its distribution, movement, and properties

• Soil and rocks

• The interaction of living organisms

Which branch of environmental science is concerned with the Earth's physical structure and substance?

• Geology

• Meteorology

• Oceanography

• Ecology

Which branch of environmental science is concerned with the application of engineering principles to improve and maintain the environment.

• Environmental Engineering

• Meteorology

• Environmental Biology

• Environmental physics

What does meteorology focus on?

• Soil and plants

• Ocean currents

• Weather and climate

• Animal behavior

The study of oceans and ocean life falls under which branch of environmental science?

• Ecology

• Oceanography

• Hydrology

• Geology

Which branch of environmental science deals with the study of soils?

• Hydrology

• Ecology

• Soil Science

• Climatology

Climatology is the study of:

• Weather patterns over short periods

• Climate and weather patterns over long periods

• Ocean life

• Soil composition

The study of how human activity affects the Earth's atmosphere and climate is known as:

• Geology

• Environmental Chemistry

• Atmospheric Science

• Ecology