9th Grade Environmental Science Quiz

Which of the following is not considered part of the environment according to the definition provided?

• The oceans

• The atmosphere

• Human cities and buildings

• All of the above are considered part of the environment

Which of the following is the main reason why environmental science discoveries should influence human activity?

• To increase scientific knowledge

• To protect the natural world and the wellbeing of people

• To gain more funding for environmental research

A researcher is studying the interactions between a community of plants and the soil they grow in. This research falls under which discipline?

• Economics

• Political science

• Ecology

• Chemistry

Which of the following is the key difference between environmental science and environmentalism?

• Environmental science is biased while environmentalism is objective

• Environmental science focuses on solutions while environmentalism focuses on problems

• Environmental science is the scientific study of the environment while environmentalism is a social movement

• Environmental science deals with natural resources while environmentalism deals with pollution

Which of the following natural resources is considered renewable?

• Fossil fuels

• Minerals

• Sunlight

• Both B and C

Which of the following would be considered a non-renewable resource?

• Fresh water

• Timber

• Oil

• Both A and B

Human population growth can be largely attributed to which two major historical events?

• The Agricultural Revolution and the Industrial Revolution

• The Space Race and the Digital Revolution

• The Renaissance and the Enlightenment

• The World Wars and the Cold War

What is the primary reason the human population has grown so rapidly in recent history?

• Improvements in agriculture and medicine

• Increased access to education and family planning

• Expansion of industry and energy production

• Globalization and improved transportation

Which of the following is NOT a typical discipline that contributes to environmental science research?

• Ecology

• Earth science

• Economics

• Engineering

In the context of natural resources, which term refers to using a resource at a rate that can continue indefinitely ( rate of use equals to the rate of replenishment)?

• Renewable

• Sustainable

• Nonrenewable

• Recyclable