Environmental Science Quiz
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Which of the following is a consequence of acid rain?

  • Deforestation
  • Soil erosion
  • Ozone depletion
  • Water acidification (correct)

Which factor plays the most significant role in ozone layer depletion?

  • Methane production
  • Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) (correct)
  • Carbon dioxide emissions
  • Nitrogen oxides

In which region of India can you find a biological hot spot?

  • Western Ghat (correct)
  • Sundarbans
  • Himalayas
  • Thar Desert

How many biodiversity hot spots are recognized in India?

<p>6 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which national park in India is UNESCO World Heritage listed?

<p>Kaziranga National Park (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary environmental consequence of air pollution?

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

Which of the following is essential for the understanding of environmental issues?

<p>The study of Environmental Science (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which chemical is most associated with the depletion of the ozone layer?

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

What is the ecological significance of the Western Ghats in India?

<p>It is a biodiversity hotspot. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Kaziranga National Park is particularly famous for its population of which animal?

<p>One-horned rhinoceros (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following chemicals is often associated with atmospheric reactions that lead to acid rain?

<p>Nitrogen Oxides (A), Sulfur Dioxide (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does acid rain play in the degradation of forest ecosystems?

<p>Decreases plant growth and health (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region in India is recognized for its high level of biodiversity and is a biological hotspot?

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

What environmental benefits does tree planting, as advocated by individuals like Saalumarada Thimmakka, provide?

<p>Enhancements in air quality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Wildlife Institute of India, located in Dehradun, primarily focuses on which of the following?

<p>Wildlife research and education (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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