Environmental Science Basics Quiz
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Which of the following is a major goal of environmental science?

  • Developing new pharmaceutical drugs
  • Preserving biodiversity (correct)
  • Expanding urbanization without limits
  • Increasing industrial pollution
  • What is an important aspect of sustainable environmental practices?

  • Encouraging overexploitation of natural resources
  • Promoting deforestation and habitat destruction
  • Minimizing waste generation and promoting recycling (correct)
  • Maximizing industrial emissions and waste disposal
  • What is the relationship between human population growth and environmental impact?

  • Human population growth has no impact on the environment
  • Human population growth only affects certain aspects of the environment
  • Human population growth results in a proportional increase in environmental impact (correct)
  • Human population growth leads to a decrease in environmental impact
  • What is the primary focus of environmental science?

    <p>Studying the interactions between organisms and their environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does environmental degradation affect human populations?

    <p>Environmental degradation can result in health problems and displacement for human populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors is NOT directly impacted by rapid human population growth?

    <p>Atmospheric composition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common concern associated with rapid human population growth?

    <p>Strain on natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of human population and environment growth, which sector is least influenced by sustainable environmental practices?

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

    Which of the following environmental impacts is NOT directly associated with human population growth?

    <p>Ozone depletion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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