Environmental Issues Quiz
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Which term refers to disruptions in the usual function of ecosystems?

  • Environmental issues (correct)
  • Environmentalism
  • Environmental protection
  • Water pollution
  • What can cause environmental issues?

  • Human impact on the environment
  • Natural disasters
  • Both A and B (correct)
  • None of the above
  • When are environmental issues considered serious?

  • When the ecosystem is projected to certainly collapse (correct)
  • When the ecosystem is stable
  • When the ecosystem is not affected
  • When the ecosystem can recover in the present situation
  • What is environmental protection?

    <p>The practice of protecting the natural environment on the individual, organizational or governmental levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is environmentalism?

    <p>The advocacy for environmental issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a major long-term threat to coral reefs?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between coral polyps and zooxanthellae?

    <p>Mutualism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are coral reefs important centers of biodiversity?

    <p>They provide food and shelter for many marine species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three problems that climate change can stimulate and kill coral reefs?

    <p>Increased water temperatures, soil runoff, and acidic water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors influence climate?

    <p>Incoming solar energy, the earth's rotation, and global patterns of air and water circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Environmental Issues

    • Disruptions in the usual function of ecosystems are referred to as environmental issues.
    • Environmental issues can be caused by human activities, natural disasters, or a combination of both.
    • Environmental issues are considered serious when they have significant, long-term, and widespread negative impacts on the environment.

    Environmental Protection and Environmentalism

    • Environmental protection refers to the practices, policies, and measures aimed at preserving the natural environment and preventing pollution.
    • Environmentalism is a social and political movement that advocates for the protection of the environment and conservation of natural resources.

    Coral Reefs

    • Overfishing, pollution, and climate change are major long-term threats to coral reefs.
    • Coral polyps have a symbiotic relationship with zooxanthellae, which are single-celled algae that live inside coral tissues and provide nutrients through photosynthesis.
    • Coral reefs are important centers of biodiversity due to their complex structure, which provides habitat for a wide range of species.

    Climate Change and Coral Reefs

    • Climate change can stimulate coral bleaching, ocean acidification, and increased sea surface temperatures, which can kill coral reefs.
    • Rising sea temperatures, ocean acidification, and changes in salinity and sea levels are factors that influence climate.

    Climate Factors

    • Factors that influence climate include greenhouse gas emissions, volcanic eruptions, changes in Earth's orbit, and variations in the sun's energy output.

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    Test your knowledge about environmental issues and the importance of environmental protection in this quiz. Learn about the various disruptions in ecosystems and the impacts of human activities on the environment. Find out how serious these issues can be and the steps we can take to protect our planet.

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