Environmental Science Quiz

What ecological concept does the term Alpha diversity primarily refer to?

Deforestation generally leads to a decrease in which environmental factor?

What is the main component responsible for the formation of photochemical smog?

What is the main implication of having biodiversity hotspots around the world?

What is the primary cause of eutrophication in water bodies?

What does coral bleaching signify?

Which of the following contributes to the formation of photochemical smog?

Which gas is the largest contributor towards global warming?

What is the main purpose of using the absorption technique for controlling gaseous pollutants?

In the context of carbon credits, what does the term 'carbon credit' represent?

Ecological Concepts

Alpha diversity primarily refers to the diversity of species within a particular ecosystem or region.

Environmental Factors

Deforestation leads to a decrease in biodiversity.

Air Pollution

The main component responsible for the formation of photochemical smog is nitrogen oxides.
Photochemical smog is also formed by the presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
The primary cause of photochemical smog is the reaction between nitrogen oxides and VOCs in the presence of sunlight.

Biodiversity

The main implication of having biodiversity hotspots around the world is that these areas are rich in endemic species and are under threat from habitat destruction and other human activities.

Water Pollution

The primary cause of eutrophication in water bodies is the excessive amount of nutrients, particularly phosphorus and nitrogen, from human activities such as agricultural runoff and sewage.

Marine Ecosystems

Coral bleaching signifies the expulsion of algal symbionts by coral reefs due to stress caused by rising water temperatures, leading to the loss of coral reefs and the associated ecosystem.

Air Pollution Control

The absorption technique is used to control gaseous pollutants by capturing and separating them from the air using an adsorbent material.

Climate Change

Carbon dioxide is the largest contributor to global warming.
A carbon credit represents the right to emit one ton of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases, and is used as a mechanism to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change.

Test your knowledge on environmental science with this quiz covering topics like global warming, eutrophication, the greenhouse effect, air pollutants, smog, and ozone. Evaluate your understanding of environmental issues and their impact on the planet.