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What type of waste primarily originates from hospitals and clinics?
What type of waste primarily originates from hospitals and clinics?
Which type of vegetation is characterized as a tropical ecosystem of shrubs and trees?
Which type of vegetation is characterized as a tropical ecosystem of shrubs and trees?
Which gas is primarily responsible for blocking UV rays from reaching the earth's surface?
Which gas is primarily responsible for blocking UV rays from reaching the earth's surface?
What term describes land degradation primarily caused by human actions?
What term describes land degradation primarily caused by human actions?
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What is the main purpose of bio reserves in relation to the natural environment?
What is the main purpose of bio reserves in relation to the natural environment?
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What type of pollution is associated with the combination of smoke and fog?
What type of pollution is associated with the combination of smoke and fog?
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Which resources are classified as being renewable and not likely to be exhausted?
Which resources are classified as being renewable and not likely to be exhausted?
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Which term describes substances that cannot be decomposed through biological processes?
Which term describes substances that cannot be decomposed through biological processes?
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What is the environmental impact of fly ash produced by thermal power stations?
What is the environmental impact of fly ash produced by thermal power stations?
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Which public movement is specifically associated with environmental activism in relation to trees?
Which public movement is specifically associated with environmental activism in relation to trees?
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Which factor is primarily responsible for environmental crises?
Which factor is primarily responsible for environmental crises?
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Ozone depletion negatively affects which aspect of human health?
Ozone depletion negatively affects which aspect of human health?
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What are the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere collectively called?
What are the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere collectively called?
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What is a primary goal of wildlife sanctuaries?
What is a primary goal of wildlife sanctuaries?
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During which natural phenomenon can wind speeds exceed 100 km/h?
During which natural phenomenon can wind speeds exceed 100 km/h?
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What causes acid rain?
What causes acid rain?
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What do the concepts 'Reduce, Recycle, Reuse, and Refuse' support?
What do the concepts 'Reduce, Recycle, Reuse, and Refuse' support?
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Which of the following defines the crude birth rate?
Which of the following defines the crude birth rate?
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What does the term 'Hurricane' refer to?
What does the term 'Hurricane' refer to?
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What is the stratosphere?
What is the stratosphere?
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WWF-India was established as which type of organization?
WWF-India was established as which type of organization?
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What does the term 'Environmental education' encompass?
What does the term 'Environmental education' encompass?
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Which movement is associated with women in Tehri-Garhwal, Uttarakhand?
Which movement is associated with women in Tehri-Garhwal, Uttarakhand?
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Which gas is primarily responsible for causing acid rain?
Which gas is primarily responsible for causing acid rain?
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What term describes a species that is existing but in a declining number?
What term describes a species that is existing but in a declining number?
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What is the primary function of the ozone layer in the atmosphere?
What is the primary function of the ozone layer in the atmosphere?
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What is the correct term for the cyclic movement of carbon in ecosystems?
What is the correct term for the cyclic movement of carbon in ecosystems?
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Which process involves humans being legally forbidden from killing or selling wild species?
Which process involves humans being legally forbidden from killing or selling wild species?
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Which type of forest is characterized by high rainfall?
Which type of forest is characterized by high rainfall?
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What term describes the legal prohibition against the overexploitation of non-renewable natural resources?
What term describes the legal prohibition against the overexploitation of non-renewable natural resources?
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Which of the following refers to a plant that has the ability to produce food?
Which of the following refers to a plant that has the ability to produce food?
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What is the primary purpose of the Montreal Protocol?
What is the primary purpose of the Montreal Protocol?
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Which term describes a process that transforms waste into usable materials?
Which term describes a process that transforms waste into usable materials?
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What defines the term 'fauna' in ecological studies?
What defines the term 'fauna' in ecological studies?
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Which phenomenon is characterized by very strong winds and a rotating air system?
Which phenomenon is characterized by very strong winds and a rotating air system?
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What is measured in units such as centimeters or inches?
What is measured in units such as centimeters or inches?
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What is the primary result of excessive fluoride intake in humans?
What is the primary result of excessive fluoride intake in humans?
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In which type of storm does wind circulate clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere?
In which type of storm does wind circulate clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere?
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Which term refers to the cycle that includes processes such as evaporation and precipitation of water?
Which term refers to the cycle that includes processes such as evaporation and precipitation of water?
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Study Notes
Multiple Choice Questions - Environment
- Environmental Crises: All environmental crises are primarily due to population increase.
- Ozone Depletion: Ozone depletion harms reproduction and digestion.
- Environmental Terms: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Refuse (4Rs) are crucial for sustainable development.
- Birth Rates: Crude birth rate is births per 1000 people per year.
- Biosphere: The lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere together form the biosphere.
- Wildlife Sanctuaries: Established for protecting wild animal species.
- Wind Speed: Storm, tsunami, or cyclones result in wind speeds exceeding 100 km/hr.
- Acid Rain: Acid rain arises from the dissolution of gases like smoke and soot in rainwater.
- Environmental Education: Environmental issues are the focus of this education.
- Aesthetic Value: Environment's aesthetic value is enhanced by plants with colourful flowers.
- Environmental Resources: Coal and petroleum are non-renewable resources.
- Sustainability: Planting trees is an example of sustainability.
- Water Pollution Solutions: Microbial degradation of organic matter in water requires oxygen (BOD or COD).
- Fossil Fuels: Remains of organisms are converted into fossil fuels.
- Earthquakes: Measured using the Richter scale.
- Environmental Issues: Wetlands, forests, and water resources require protection.
- Natural Resources: Resources that are inexhaustible, like remote resources like renewable and reusable items, and recyclable resources, last for a long time.
- Environmental Resources: Photochemical smog occurs due to the reaction of hydrocarbons and ozone in sunlight.
- Waste Management: Procedures for waste collection, treatment, and disposal are considered waste management.
- Environmental Awareness: Public awareness is important for protecting and utilizing natural resources sustainably.
- Water and Sanitation: Access to safe water and sanitation is a fundamental human right.
- Conservation: Forest conservation is crucial for forest regeneration.
- Environmental Pollution: Gases like MIC (methyl isocyanate) were involved in major environmental disasters e.g. Bhopal incident.
- Environmental Studies: Environmental studies cover aspects like EVS (Environmental Studies), development of the relevant countries, and protecting biodiversity and natural resources.
- Sustainable Development: Developing countries need sustainable development.
- Environmental Protection: Measures are needed to protect natural resources and biodiversity.
- Important Terms: Important terms involved are 'sustainability', 'environment' and 'development'
- Environmental Aspects: Environmental education includes topics like ecological considerations and biodiversity and sustainable development.
- Waste Types: Waste originating from hospitals and clinics is called biomedical waste.
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Test your knowledge on various environmental topics through this quiz. It covers areas such as waste management, ecosystem characteristics, pollution types, and the impact of human actions on the environment. Ideal for students and enthusiasts interested in ecological science.
