Environmental Science Quiz

What is the speed at which Earth travels around the sun?

• 67,000 miles per hour

• 60,000 miles per hour

• 50,000 miles per hour

• 75,000 miles per hour

Which of the following best describes environmental science?

• The study of ancient civilizations

• The study of technological advancements

• The study of weather patterns

• The study of how humans interact with the environment

Which sphere of Earth includes all living organisms?

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

Why is Earth considered a closed system?

• Because it can exchange energy but not matter with the outside environment

• Because it is isolated from the sun

• Because it has unlimited resources

• Because it can exchange matter with space

What is biodiversity?

• The variety of life on Earth

• The study of weather patterns

• The amount of water in the oceans

• The number of mountains on Earth

What happens if one of Earth's spheres is disrupted?

• It leads to the creation of new matter

• It can disrupt the entire system

• It has no impact on the other spheres

• It only affects that particular sphere

What is the first step in solving environmental problems?

• Depleting natural resources

• Understanding how the environment works

• Ignoring the problem

• Increasing pollution

What is the significance of learning about Earth's environment?

• To ignore environmental changes

• To focus on technological advancements

• To understand and protect Earth's resources

• To increase pollution

Which of the following is a focus of the environmental science course?

• Studying ancient history

• Developing new technologies

• Exploring ecological levels and phenomena

• Learning about space travel

What is the role of environmental science in problem-solving?

• To provide tools for solving environmental challenges

• To create more problems

• To ignore environmental issues

• To focus solely on economic growth