Ecology and Environmental Science Quiz

Which of the following is a consequence of deforestation?

• Increased biodiversity

• Decreased carbon dioxide levels

• Habitat loss for species

• Improved air quality

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Which of the following is a human activity that significantly increases carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere?

• Planting trees

• Burning fossil fuels

• Using solar panels

• Recycling

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What is the primary source of energy for the Earth's climate system?

• Geothermal energy

• The Sun

• Wind energy

• Ocean currents

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Which gas is a major component of the Earth's atmosphere and is essential for photosynthesis?

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Methane

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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration in living organisms?

• To produce oxygen

• To convert glucose into energy

• To absorb sunlight

• To create carbon dioxide

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What is the main function of chlorophyll in plants?

• To absorb water

• To absorb sunlight

• To transport nutrients

• To protect against herbivores

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What is the primary process by which plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen?

• Cellular Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

• Transpiration

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Which of the following is a negative impact of urbanization on ecosystems?

• Increased green spaces

• Improved air quality

• Habitat fragmentation

• Enhanced biodiversity

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

• To produce food through photosynthesis

• To break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients

• To consume primary producers

• To compete with herbivores for food

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Which of the following best describes the rock cycle?

• The process of rocks changing from one type to another over time

• The movement of rocks by wind and water

• The formation of rocks from lava

• The breaking down of rocks into soil

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