10 Questions
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a global environmental issue in Module II?
Deforestation
What is the main focus of Module II in the Environmental Studies course?
Extent of impact of global environmental issues
What are the spatial scales of environmental systems?
Macro and micro
What is the response of regulatory agencies to the explosion of environmental issues?
Addressing global and regional environmental issues
Why does the text describe the environment as a continuum of systems involving similar processes over a range of temporal and spatial scales?
To emphasize the interconnectedness of different environmental issues
What is the primary cause of ocean acidification?
Uptake of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere
What is desertification?
A process of degradation of the land, turning fertile land into desert due to various factors
What would be affected in the absence of the ozone layer?
Millions of people would be affected by skin diseases including cancer and weakened immune systems
What causes ozone layer depletion?
Chemical compounds such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), carbon tetrachloride, methyl chloroform, hydrobromofluorocarbons, halons, etc.
What are the natural causes of ozone depletion?
Volcanic eruptions, sunspots, and stratospheric winds
Test your knowledge of local, regional, continental, and global environmental issues including greenhouse gases, global warming, acid rain, ozone layer depletion, and climate change. This quiz covers the extent of impact and scientific understanding of these environmental challenges.
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