Environmental Science Quiz

What is the primary focus of Environmental Science?

• The interactions between the physical, chemical, and biological elements of the natural environment

• The study of human behavior

• The history of environmental policies

• The economic impact of environmental changes

Who coined the term 'Ecology'?

• Rachel Carson

• Ernst Haekel

• David Attenborough

• Charles Darwin

Which of the following is NOT one of the four laws of ecology?

• Nature knows best

• Everything must go somewhere

• Everything is connected to everything else

• All species are equal

What does the principle 'Chemical nutrients cycle repeatedly while energy flows through an ecosystem' imply?

• Energy is created and destroyed

• Nutrients are lost in ecosystems

• Energy is a one-way flow while nutrients are recycled

• Nutrients are not important for ecosystems

What is one of the aims of Environmental Science?

• To understand how humans interact with the environment

• To promote industrial growth

• To eliminate all forms of pollution

• To study only terrestrial ecosystems

Which of the following is a basic approach in Environmental Science?

• Urban Ecology

• Cultural Ecology

• System Ecology

• Social Ecology

What is the significance of public awareness in environmental studies?

• It raises awareness about the consequences of environmental degradation

• It promotes ecological ignorance

• It discourages conservation efforts

• It helps in increasing pollution

Which principle states that 'the exploitation of nature always carries an ecological cost'?

• There is no such thing as a free lunch

• Everything must go somewhere

• Nature knows best

• Everything is connected to everything else

What is the ultimate source of energy for most ecosystems?

• The sun

• Wind

• Water

• The moon

What does 'Evolution organizes ecological systems into hierarchies' imply?

• All species are equal

• Ecosystems are random collections of species

• There is a structure to how species interact

• Evolution has no impact on ecosystems