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Environmental Studies Model MCQ Questions

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What does eutrophication mean?

Filling up of water body with aquatic due to extra nourishment (correct)

Increase in water salinity

Thermal change in water

Solid waste

What does biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) mean?

Dissolved O2 needed by microbes to decompose organic waste (correct)

Industrial pollution

Air pollution

Polluting capacity of effluent

What are the main components of photochemical smog?

Oxides of nitrogen (correct)

Carbon monoxide

Sulphur dioxide

Water vapour

What does deforestation generally decrease?

<p>Rainfall</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term Alpha diversity refer to?

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Environmental Concepts

Eutrophication: Excessive nutrient supply in water bodies, leading to an overgrowth of algae and depleting oxygen, harming aquatic life.
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD): Amount of oxygen consumed by microorganisms to decompose organic matter in water, indicating water quality.
Photochemical Smog: Air pollution formed when sunlight reacts with nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds, and other pollutants, mainly consisting of ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide.
Deforestation: Clearing of forests, generally decreasing biodiversity and carbon sequestration.
Alpha Diversity: Measure of species diversity within a specific ecosystem or habitat, referring to the variety of species present in a particular area.

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Test your knowledge of environmental studies with this model multiple-choice questions quiz. Answer questions on topics like eutrophication, environmental pollution, and conservation.