Environmental Science Quiz

What is the primary focus of Environmental Science?

• Study of human behavior

• Interdisciplinary studies in natural sciences

• Political science

• Economic growth analysis

Which organization is known for its efforts in environmental protection?

• International Monetary Fund

• World Health Organization

• United Nations

• World Wide Fund for Nature

What does ecology study?

• Human population dynamics

• Political policies on environmental issues

• Interactions between organisms and their environment

• Economic impacts of pollution

What is meant by 'natural capital'?

• Financial resources of a country

• Human-made resources

• Cultural heritage

• Natural resources that support life

What is the 'Tragedy of the Commons'?

• Economic growth in developed countries

• Depletion of shared resources due to unmanaged access

• Pollution from industrial sources

• Overpopulation in urban areas

What is an ecological footprint?

• The size of a country's economy

• The amount of biologically productive land needed for resource use

• The number of species in an ecosystem

• The total area of land owned by an individual

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Coal

• Timber

What is the main cause of pollution?

• Natural disasters

• Animal behavior

• Human activities

• Geological changes

What does GDP stand for?

• Gross Domestic Product

• Global Distribution Policy

• General Development Plan

• Gross Domestic Policy

What is a key characteristic of developed countries?

• Low per capita GDP

• High per capita GDP

• High population growth

• Limited access to resources