Environmental Science Quiz

What is the primary cause of global warming?

• Deforestation

• Burning fossil fuels

• Recycling

• Planting trees

Which gas contributes the most to the greenhouse effect?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Helium

Which of the following is NOT a renewable resource?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Coal

• Hydroelectric energy

What is biodiversity?

• The number of living organisms on Earth

• The variety of life in a particular ecosystem

• The total number of species worldwide

• The process by which species become extinct

What is the main cause of ocean acidification?

• Oil spills

• Increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

• Plastic pollution

• Overfishing

What is the most effective way to reduce waste?

• Incineration

• Landfilling

• Recycling

• Reducing consumption

Which of the following is a consequence of deforestation?

• Increased air quality

• Habitat destruction

• Increased biodiversity

• More oxygen production

Which of these is an example of an invasive species?

• Bald eagle in North America

• Asian carp in the Great Lakes

• Giant pandas in China

• Kangaroos in Australia

What is the term for the contamination of air, water, or soil by substances harmful to living organisms?

• Erosion

• Pollution

• Deforestation

• Conservation

Which type of energy is produced by the heat within the Earth?

• Solar energy

• Geothermal energy

• Wind energy

• Nuclear energy