Environmental Engineering Quiz

What is the primary role of environmental engineering?

• Studying wildlife behavior

• Developing and applying technology to maintain the environment

• Designing bridges and buildings

• Creating laws for environmental protection

Environmental engineering integrates which two disciplines?

• Biology and Astronomy

• Science and Engineering

• Politics and Sociology

• Medicine and Mathematics

The environment consists of:

• Only living things

• Only non-living things

• Living things, non-living things, built environment, and social institutions

• Only natural resources

Which of the following is a natural resource?

• Plastic

• Fossil fuels

• Concrete

• Computers

What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

• Renewable resources cannot be replenished, while non-renewable resources can

• Renewable resources take millions of years to form

• Renewable resources can naturally replenish over time, while non-renewable resources cannot

• There is no difference between them

Which field is NOT directly related to environmental science?

• Political science

• Astrology

• Oceanography

• Atmospheric science

The study of human cultures and their relationship with the environment is called:

• Ecology

• Chemistry

• Anthropology

• Geology

Which science focuses on the study of Earth's physical structure?

• Biology

• Geology

• Sociology

• Engineering

Why is ethics important in environmental science?

• It helps in deciding fair and just environmental policies

• It determines the best way to build structures

• It helps analyze the chemical composition of pollution

• It has no role in environmental science

How does economics relate to environmental science?

• It helps assess the cost of environmental protection and resource management

• It only focuses on increasing profits for businesses

• It replaces the need for scientific analysis

• It has no connection to environmental issues