Essentials of Environmental Science quiz

What is the primary focus of environmental science?

• Developing technology for industrial growth

• Understanding Earth's natural systems and human impact

• Exploring outer space and other planets

• Studying human behavior and culture

Which term describes a value system that considers the well-being of entire ecosystems?

• Biocentrism

• Ecocentrism

• Egocentrism

• Anthropocentrism

What is an example of a model used in environmental science?

• A culinary recipe

• A music composition

• A novel

• A computer code simulating Earth's climate

What defines a species according to biologists?

• Organisms that eat the same food

• Organisms that can reproduce with each other

• Organisms that live in the same area

• Organisms that look similar

What is biodiversity?

• The variety of ecosystems and living organisms

• The variety of urban environments

• The study of biomes

• The diversity within a single species

How does high biodiversity affect an ecosystem's stability?

• Reduces the number of species interactions

• Increases its vulnerability to natural disasters

• Makes it more prone to diseases

• Enhances its resistance and resilience to changes

What is the main cause of biodiversity loss?

• Solar flares

• Alien invasions

• Human activities

• Natural disasters

What is the role of the Endangered Species Act?

• To protect endangered species and their habitats

• To catalog all species on Earth

• To promote the use of fossil fuels

• To encourage urban development

What does the acronym HIPPCO stand for?

• Hydrology, Insects, Plants, Predation, Climate, Oxygen

• Health, Intelligence, Population, Pollution, Climate, Oceans

• Habitat Destruction, Invasive Species, Population Growth, Pollution, Climate Change, Overexploitation

• Habitats, Islands, Plants, Predators, Conservation, Organisms

How do invasive species threaten biodiversity?

• By promoting genetic diversity

• By outcompeting native species for resources

• By increasing the number of predators

• By planting new trees