Environmental Science Quiz

What is an example of a natural resource?

• Solar energy

• Plastic

• Urban infrastructure

• Synthetic compounds

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

What is a primary cause of biodiversity loss?

• Sustainable farming practices

• Habitat loss

• Use of renewable energy

• Recycling efforts

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How can heavy metals affect human health?

• By increasing oxygen levels in the blood

• By disrupting the nervous system

• By boosting immune system responses

• By strengthening bone density

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

Which system is most impacted by air pollution?

• Nervous system

• Circulatory system

• Respiratory system

• Immune system

What does sustainability aim to achieve?

• Rapid industrial growth

• Unlimited resource use

• Long-term resource availability

• Immediate economic benefits

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

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What is the primary contributor to climate change?

• Increased biodiversity

• Greenhouse gas emissions

• Conservation efforts

• Sustainable development

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

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What is a consequence of deforestation?

• Improved air quality

• Increased carbon sequestration

• Loss of habitats

• Enhanced water retention

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-2

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Which of the following is an extreme weather event intensified by climate change?

• Tidal patterns

• Hurricanes

• Moon phases

• Cloud formation

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

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What does adaptation to climate change involve?

• Increasing greenhouse gas emissions

• Ignoring weather-related hazards

• Modifying behaviors to reduce risk

• Reducing biodiversity

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Which activity is most responsible for urban heat islands?

• Increased vegetation

• Expanding green spaces

• Paving surfaces with asphalt

• Building renewable energy plants

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-2