Pentathlon - Section 1, Part 1 Quiz

What is environmental science primarily concerned with?

• The study of weather patterns

• The impacts of human activities on environmental systems

• The history of the Earth

• The development of new technologies

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Which of the following is an example of a large-scale human activity affecting the environment?

• Reading a book

• Clearing land for agriculture

• Walking in a park

• Painting a picture

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What does the term "environment" refer to in environmental science?

• Only the weather conditions

• The sum total of all conditions and living and nonliving factors

• Just the local wildlife

• Only the air quality

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Environmental science is described as what type of discipline?

• Historical

• Artistic

• Science-based

• Literary

What is a "system" in the context of environmental science?

• A set of unrelated components

• A set of living and/or nonliving components connected in a way that changes in one part affect other parts

• A single organism

• A random collection of objects

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What is an environmental indicator?

• A measure that reflects the environmental health of a system

• A tool to measure human health

• A device to predict weather changes

• A method to calculate economic growth

What is the definition of a species according to the document?

• A group of organisms with similar dietary habits

• A group of organisms distinct in morphology, physiology, or biochemical properties

• A group of organisms living in the same habitat

• A group of organisms with the same lifespan

Approximately how many known species are there on Earth?

• 1.8 million

• 2.5 million

• 3.2 million

• 4.0 million

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What percentage of species that have ever lived on Earth are now extinct?

• 50%

• 75%

• 99.9%

• 100%

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What is the major cause of species extinction today?

• Natural disasters

• Human activity and habitat degradation

• Climate change

• Predation by other species

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