Environmental Science Quiz

<p>85 dB (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There is surplus food available for basic nutritional needs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It results in the release of air pollutants (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It leads to soil erosion and loss of topsoil (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ignoring the source of noise (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Burning fossil fuels contributes to greenhouses gases. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tertiary consumer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Evaporation, condensation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Grasshopper (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nitrogen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>More acidic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ground level ozone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By injecting water underground which turns into steam and then rises up to rotate a turbine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ecological footprint (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>17 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Biomass (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Positive (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Disinfection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It forms through reactions involving VOCs and NOx in sunlight. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To remove organic matter effectively. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It ends up being wasted. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Food (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is a simple process that can be done at home. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is a carbon sink. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Production of fish and seafood. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is primarily a non-point source of pollution. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Complexity in the recycling process. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The movement and transformation of nitrogen in ecosystems. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can still occur even in areas with abundant freshwater. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Movement of energy. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sunflower. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The chemical is bioaccumulating. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Organic waste materials. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Agricultural fields release pollutants into water, not always in a concentrated way (non-point source).

The ocean absorbs significant amounts of atmospheric carbon dioxide.

The cycle involving nitrogen transformation in the environment, but it does not describe the flow of energy.

Even areas with abundant freshwater sources can experience water stress due to overuse or pollution.

An individual living thing.

All living things (biotic) and non-living things (abiotic) in an environment, and their interactions.

The movement of energy from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

A living component of an ecosystem.

The Python in the food chain is a tertiary consumer.

An organism that eats producers (plants).

Evaporation and condensation are two important processes in the water cycle.

Nitrogen is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere.

Global warming can lead to floods, cyclones, and reduced food production.

A lower pH value indicates a more acidic solution.

Microorganisms are beneficial in treating drinking water.

Gravity assists the process of separating suspended solids in a sedimentation tank.

A series of steps to purify water, including adding coagulants, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection, before distribution to users.

Photochemical smog is formed from the reaction of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) in the presence of sunlight. It's a mixture of harmful compounds.

The greenhouse effect is caused by gases like nitrous oxide, methane, carbon monoxide, and chlorofluorocarbons, not just carbon dioxide.

The secondary stage of wastewater treatment focuses on removing organic matter.

Globally, about 40% of food produced is wasted.

The largest component of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) is food.

Composting is a process for decomposing organic waste, and it is not limited to large-scale facilities.

Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic organisms, not the production of milk.

Energy harnessed from the Earth's internal heat, often using steam to turn turbines and generate electricity.

A measure of human demand on the Earth's resources, expressed as the amount of biologically productive land and water needed to support a particular lifestyle.

A set of 17 interconnected goals established by the United Nations to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all by 2030.

Energy sources that are naturally replenished over a short period of time, such as solar, wind, and hydropower.

A fossil fuel formed from the remains of ancient organisms, primarily composed of methane.

A building designed and constructed to minimize its environmental impact and promote human health.

Using coal as an energy source can result in various negative environmental and health consequences.

A globally recognized rating system for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of green buildings.

Recycling plastics is challenging due to the variety of chemicals used in different types of plastic, leading to lower quality recycled material.

Synthetic pesticides, while effective for agriculture, can leave harmful residues on crops, posing health risks to consumers.

MSW refers to Municipal Solid Waste, which encompasses all the waste generated by households and businesses in a city.

Noise levels above 85 dB can damage human hearing, with levels above 95 dB and 110 dB posing significant health risks.

Agricultural food production practices often lead to a decrease in the amount of topsoil, which is essential for healthy plant growth.

A major concern with incinerating waste for energy is the generation of air pollutants that can harm the environment and human health.

The change in population over time is referred to as the growth rate, reflecting the balance between births, deaths, and migration.

Geothermal power plants generate electricity using the heat from the Earth's interior, creating steam that drives turbines for electricity generation.