Environmental Science Quiz

Question 1

What is a major challenge of renewable energy?

Accepted Answer

High initial cost

Question 2

What is a benefit of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?

Accepted Answer

Higher crop yields

Question 3

What is a key benefit of renewable energy?

Accepted Answer

Sustainable resource

Question 4

What is the main source of particulate matter (PM)?

Accepted Answer

Fossil fuel combustion

Question 5

What is a key factor in electricity generation?

Accepted Answer

Energy source type

Question 6

What is the greenhouse effect?

Accepted Answer

Natural warming process

Question 7

What is the role of a photovoltaic (PV) cell?

Accepted Answer

Convert sunlight to electricity

Question 8

What is a challenge of using biomass for energy?

Accepted Answer

Air pollution

Question 9

What Energy Transformation takes place in a Hydroelectric Power Plant?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical → Electrical

Question 10

What does the term 'kilowatt-hour' measure?

Accepted Answer

Energy consumption

Question 11

Use of agricultural fertilizers adds excess _____ to ecosystems and can cause eutrophication

Accepted Answer

Phosphorus and Nitrogen

Question 12

Kelp forests are important carbon sinks. What are carbon sinks?

Accepted Answer

Anything that absorbs carbon

Question 13

What is the purpose of a wind turbine?

Accepted Answer

Generate electricity

Question 14

What is a consequence of monocropping?

Accepted Answer

Decreased biodiversity

Question 15

How do human activities affect climate change?

Accepted Answer

Increase emissions

Question 16

How does electricity generation impact the environment?

Accepted Answer

Reduces biodiversity, Increases pollution

Question 17

What is a benefit of hydroelectric energy?

Accepted Answer

No emissions

Question 18

What is a common effect of climate change?

Accepted Answer

Rising sea levels

Question 19

eutrophication is caused by

Accepted Answer

excessive nutrients

Question 20

Which agricultural practice can lead to eutrophication?

Accepted Answer

Excessive fertilizer use

Question 21

What is the impact of irrigation on soil?

Accepted Answer

Can cause salinization

Question 22

What is the purpose of tiling in agriculture?

Accepted Answer

Improve drainage

Question 23

Which practice can lead to soil erosion?

Accepted Answer

Monocropping

Question 24

Which energy source is considered renewable?

Accepted Answer

Solar energy

Question 25

How does mechanization affect agriculture?

Accepted Answer

Boosts efficiency

Question 26

What is a drawback of using fossil fuels?

Accepted Answer

Greenhouse gas emissions

Question 27

Eutrophication leads to Dead Zones like those found in the Gulf due to

Accepted Answer

hypoxia from lack of oxygen

Question 28

What is a consequence of water contamination?

Accepted Answer

Health risks

Question 29

Which energy source contributes most to climate change?

Accepted Answer

Fossil fuels

Question 30

What is the main goal of the Green Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Increase food production

Question 31

All of the following are ecological effects of eutrophication EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

increase in dissolved oxygen

Environmental Science Quiz

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Environmental Science Quiz

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