General quiz type questions on environment

Questions

1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a renewable resource?

 A) Coal
 B) Natural gas
 C) Wind energy
 D) Petroleum
2. True/False: Decomposers help in recycling nutrients in the ecosystem.
3. Fill in the Blank: The process by which water changes from liquid to
gas is called ___________.
4. Multiple Choice: Which layer of the atmosphere protects life on Earth
by absorbing most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation?
 A) Troposphere
 B) Stratosphere
 C) Mesosphere
 D) Exosphere
5. True/False: Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert
sunlight into chemical energy.
6. Match the following: Match the pollutants with their sources:
 a) Carbon monoxide i) Factories
 b) Sulfur dioxide ii) Vehicles
 c) Nitrogen oxides iii) Combustion of fossil fuels
Options:
 A) a-ii, b-i, c-iii
 B) a-i, b-iii, c-ii
 C) a-iii, b-ii, c-i
 D) a-ii, b-iii, c-i
7. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?
 A) Carbon dioxide
 B) Methane
 C) Oxygen
 D) Nitrous oxide
8. True/False: Erosion is a natural process caused only by wind and
water.
9. Fill in the Blank: The thin layer of gases that surrounds the Earth is
called the ___________.
10. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of non-
biodegradable waste?
 A) Paper
 B) Vegetable peels
 C) Plastic bags
 D) Fruit scraps
11.True/False: The ozone layer is located in the stratosphere and protects
living organisms from harmful ultraviolet radiation.
12.Match the following: Match the environmental issue with its possible
solution:
 a) Deforestation i) Recycling
 b) Air pollution ii) Afforestation
 c) Plastic waste iii) Use of public transport
Options:
 A) a-ii, b-iii, c-i
 B) a-i, b-ii, c-iii
 C) a-iii, b-i, c-ii
 D) a-ii, b-i, c-iii
 General quiz type questions on environment

13.Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of a primary

consumer in a food chain?
 A) Lion
 B) Rabbit
 C) Snake
 D) Hawk
14. True/False: Aquatic ecosystems include both freshwater and
marine ecosystems.
15. Fill in the Blank: ___________ is the process by which plants release
water vapor into the atmosphere.
16.
Answers

1. C) Wind energy
2. True
3. Evaporation
4. B) Stratosphere
5. True
6. B) a-i, b-iii, c-ii
7. C) Oxygen
8. False
9. Atmosphere
10.C) Plastic bags
11.True
12.B) a-i, b-ii, c-iii
13.B) Rabbit
14.True
15.Transpiration

Questions

1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is the largest terrestrial biome by

area?
A) Tundra
B) Desert
C) Tropical rainforest
D) Taiga
2. True/False: The Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty that aims to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
3. Fill in the Blank: The phenomenon where there is an increase in Earth's
average temperature due to human activities is known as ___________.
4. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of a point source
of water pollution?
A) Runoff from agricultural fields
B) Industrial discharge pipe
C) Urban stormwater runoff
D) Erosion from construction sites
5. True/False: Biomagnification refers to the increase in concentration of
toxic substances as they move up the food chain.
6. Match the following: Match the environmental treaty with its objective:
a) Montreal Protocol i) Conservation of biological diversity
b) Convention on Biological Diversity ii) Protection of the ozone layer
c) Ramsar Convention iii) Conservation of wetlands
Options:
 General quiz type questions on environment

A) a-ii, b-i, c-iii

B) a-iii, b-i, c-ii
C) a-ii, b-iii, c-i
D) a-i, b-iii, c-ii
7. Multiple Choice: Which gas is the primary component of smog?
A) Carbon dioxide
B) Nitrogen dioxide
C) Oxygen
D) Methane
8. True/False: The concept of ecological footprint measures the amount of
land and resources required to sustain a human population.
9. Fill in the Blank: The process of converting nitrogen gas into compounds
that plants can absorb and use is called ___________.
10.Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of an invasive
species?
A) Low reproductive rate
B) Limited dispersal abilities
C) Adaptability to various environmental conditions
D) Natural predators in the new habitat
11.True/False: Ocean acidification is primarily caused by the absorption of
carbon dioxide from the atmosphere into seawater.
12.Match the following: Match the type of waste with its appropriate
management method:
a) Hazardous waste i) Landfill
b) Biodegradable waste ii) Incineration
c) Plastic waste iii) Recycling
Options:
A) a-ii, b-iii, c-i
B) a-iii, b-i, c-ii
C) a-i, b-ii, c-iii
D) a-ii, b-i, c-iii
13.Multiple Choice: Which of the following ecosystems is characterized by
low temperatures, low precipitation, and permafrost?
A) Savanna
B) Tundra
C) Grassland
D) Temperate forest
14.True/False: The concept of sustainable development emphasizes meeting
the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs.
15.Fill in the Blank: The ___________ is the layer of Earth's atmosphere
where most weather phenomena occur.

Answers

1. Multiple Choice: C) Tropical rainforest

The tropical rainforest is the largest terrestrial biome by area.
2. True/False: True
The Kyoto Protocol is indeed an international treaty aimed at reducing
greenhouse gas emissions.
3. Fill in the Blank: Global warming
Global warming refers to the increase in Earth's average temperature due
to human activities.
4. Multiple Choice: B) Industrial discharge pipe
 General quiz type questions on environment

A point source of water pollution refers to a single identifiable source of

pollution, such as an industrial discharge pipe.
5. True/False: True
Biomagnification is the process where toxic substances accumulate at
higher concentrations in organisms higher up the food chain.
6. Match the following: A) a-ii, b-i, c-iii
a) Montreal Protocol - ii) Protection of the ozone layer
b) Convention on Biological Diversity - i) Conservation of biological
diversity
c) Ramsar Convention - iii) Conservation of wetlands
7. Multiple Choice: B) Nitrogen dioxide
Nitrogen dioxide is a primary component of smog, contributing to its
formation.
8. True/False: True
Ecological footprint measures the amount of land and resources required
to sustain a human population.
9. Fill in the Blank: Nitrogen fixation
Nitrogen fixation is the process by which nitrogen gas is converted into
compounds that plants can absorb and use.
10.Multiple Choice: C) Adaptability to various environmental conditions
Invasive species are characterized by their ability to adapt and thrive in
new environments.
11.True/False: True
Ocean acidification is primarily caused by the absorption of carbon dioxide
from the atmosphere into seawater.
12. Match the following: C) a-i, b-ii, c-iii
a) Hazardous waste - i) Landfill
b) Biodegradable waste - ii) Incineration
c) Plastic waste - iii) Recycling
13.Multiple Choice: B) Tundra
The tundra ecosystem is characterized by low temperatures, low
precipitation, and permafrost.
14.True/False: True
Sustainable development aims to meet the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
15.Fill in the Blank: Troposphere
The troposphere is the layer of Earth's atmosphere where most weather
phenomena occur.