30 Questions
What is the process of creating a forest in a barren land?
Afforestation
What is the term for the removal of the top layer of a soil?
Soil erosion
Which of the following is an example of non-renewable resource?
Coal and minerals
What is the purpose of rain-water harvesting?
To recharge ground water
What is the term for the unfavorable alteration of the environment due to human activities?
Pollution
What is the unit of measurement of noise?
Decibel
What is the result of algal bloom in a water body?
Eutrophication
What is the effect of drinking fluoride-containing water?
Fluorosis
What does a high Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) indicate?
High level of microbial pollution
What are the sources of man-made radiation pollution?
All of these
What is the primary cause of biodiversity loss?
Habitat loss and fragmentation, over exploitation, alien species invasion and co extinction
What type of pollutant is released from soap and detergents?
All of these
What is the process of breaking down organic matter by microorganisms called?
Decomposition
Which of the following is an example of a natural ecosystem?
A park
What is the process of converting atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form by plants called?
Nitrogen fixation
Which of the following is not a component of the ecosystem?
None of the above
What is the process of removal of topsoil by water or wind called?
Soil erosion
Which of the following is a major cause of air pollution?
Burning of fossil fuels
What is NOT a type of pollution that affects the environment?
Oxygen pollution
What is the definition of environmental science?
Study of the interactions between the environment’s physical, chemical, and biological components
Why is carbon dioxide called a greenhouse gas?
Because it absorbs heat
What is water vapor?
The gaseous phase of water
What is a renewable source of energy?
Solar energy
What is NOT a primary pollutant?
Oxygen
What is the primary consequence of algal bloom?
Eutrophication
Where did the Chipko movement take place?
Tehri Garhwal area of Uttar Pradesh
What is the health problem associated with drinking fluoride-containing water?
Fluorosis
What does a high Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) indicate?
High level of microbial pollution
What are the sources of man-made radiation pollution?
All of the above
What type of pollutants do soap and detergents release into the environment?
All of these
Test your knowledge of environmental science concepts, including ecosystem components, biodegradable waste, greenhouse gases, and more.
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