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What is the definition of environment?
What is the definition of environment?
- The biological system in which only man lives
- The physical system in which only man lives
- The social system in which man and other organisms live
- The whole physical and biological system in which man and other organisms live (correct)
Which type of biodiversity includes the variety of genes within a species?
Which type of biodiversity includes the variety of genes within a species?
- Biological diversity
- Ecosystem diversity
- Genetic diversity (correct)
- Species diversity
What is the term used for conservation of species within their natural habitats?
What is the term used for conservation of species within their natural habitats?
- Ex-situ conservation
- In-situ conservation (correct)
- Endemic conservation
- Hot-spot conservation
Which of the following is a threat to biodiversity?
Which of the following is a threat to biodiversity?
India is known as a mega-diversity nation primarily due to its:
India is known as a mega-diversity nation primarily due to its:
What does ecological succession refer to?
What does ecological succession refer to?
What is the main focus of environmental science?
What is the main focus of environmental science?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the environment mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the environment mentioned in the text?
Why is positive and realistic planning needed in environmental science?
Why is positive and realistic planning needed in environmental science?
What is a distinguishing characteristic of many environmental resources mentioned in the text?
What is a distinguishing characteristic of many environmental resources mentioned in the text?
How do environmental resources command market prices?
How do environmental resources command market prices?
What can lead to increasing environmental temperature and dry rivers?
What can lead to increasing environmental temperature and dry rivers?
What is a consequence of the misuse or waste of natural resources, as mentioned in the text?
What is a consequence of the misuse or waste of natural resources, as mentioned in the text?
Why should all contribute to safeguarding the environment?
Why should all contribute to safeguarding the environment?
What do ecologists and environmental scientists recognize about continuously extracting natural resources?
What do ecologists and environmental scientists recognize about continuously extracting natural resources?
What role do environmental resources play, according to the text?
What role do environmental resources play, according to the text?
