Environmental Science and Careers Quiz

How does environmental science contribute to future careers?

• It has no relevance to future careers.

• It only applies to careers in biology.

• It is only useful for academic research.

• It provides insights and solutions for various career paths related to sustainability and environmental protection.

What type of career might be influenced by environmental science's focus on reducing pollution and promoting clean technologies?

• Music composition

• Food catering

• Environmental consulting

• Hairdressing

What is the role of environmental science in careers related to public health?

• It has no relation to public health.

• It only affects careers in pharmaceuticals.

• It helps analyze and mitigate environmental factors that impact human health.

• It is only relevant to veterinary medicine.

What is a significant way in which human activities contribute to the increase of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the atmosphere?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Natural decomposition of organic matter

• Deforestation and burning of fossil fuels

• Oceanic respiration by marine organisms

Which one of these does not add CO₂ to the atmosphere?

• cooking with gas

• planting trees

• burning wood

• riding in a bus

What is happening in the picture at 1?

• respiration: releasing CO₂

• decomposing CO₂ in the soil

• photosynthesis: absorbing CO₂

• turning CO₂ from the atmosphere into organic molecules

True or False: The carbon cycle does not involve the continuous movement of carbon among the atmosphere, oceans, land, and living organs.

• True

• False

Less plants in the environment increases the amount of carbon in the atmosphere.

• True

• False

The process of decomposition of dead organisms absorbs carbon, reducing the carbon in the atmosphere.

• True

• False

The energy that drives the water cycle comes from the…

• Sun

• Moon

• Clouds

• Soil