Environmental Science Quiz

What does the word "sustainability" mean?

• The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level

• Pollution

• Expansion

What is the meaning of the term "biodiversity"?

• Biological diversity

• Homogeneity

• Monoculture

What is "climate change"?

• A change in global or regional climate patterns

• A stable climate

• A meteorological phenomenon

What does the word "pollution" mean?

• The presence of harmful substances in the environment

• Cleanliness

• Purification

What does the term "ecosystem" mean?

• A community of living organisms and their environment

• A production system

• Environmental pollution

What does "renewable energy" mean?

• Energy from sources that are naturally replenished

• Non-renewable energy

• Electrical energy

What is the meaning of the word "conservation"?

• The protection of the environment and natural resources

• Destruction

• Development

What does the term "greenhouse gases" refer to?

• Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere

• Earth gases

• Toxic gases

What does "deforestation" mean?

• The removal of trees from forested areas

• The planting of trees

• The preservation of forests

What is "water conservation"?

• The responsible use and protection of water resources

• The increase of water supply

• The pollution of water bodies