Environmental Study Quiz
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What does environmental study encompass?

  • Only social science
  • Branches of science and social science
  • All branches of science, arts, and social science (correct)
  • All branches of science only

What is the result of the unlimited exploitation of nature by human beings?

  • Health problems
  • Environmental pollution
  • Decrease in bio-diversity
  • All of the above (correct)

What is the primary objective of Environmental Study?

  • Enjoy economic growth at the cost of quality of human life
  • Generate an environment-friendly mindset among all classes of people (correct)
  • Get a holistic view for the sustenance of life on earth on an infinite scale
  • Realize the value of biodiversity by increased environmental ethics among all classes of people

Which statement best describes the result of environmental pollution?

<p>Decrease in quality of life (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the consequences of decreasing bio-diversity?

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

What is the main focus of Environmental Study?

<p>Realizing the value of biodiversity through increased environmental ethics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did humans first become aware of environmental hazards?

<p>In ancient times (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the conservation of environment entail?

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

What components make up the biosphere?

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

Why is it essential to study both biotic and abiotic components in Environmental Study?

<p>To understand the complete interactions within ecosystems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT an aspect required for the conservation of the environment?

<p>Reduction in biodiversity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is responsible for the conservation of radiant energy to chemical energy through photosynthesis?

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

Which environmental segment acts as the largest sink (pollutant receptor) of the planet?

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

Which component of the Earth has the least pollutant receptor capability?

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

How is the biosphere defined?

<p>Thin layer of organic matter containing all living things on Earth's surface (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the aim of the Earth Summit at Rio de Janeiro?

<p>June 1972 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the global Action Plan adopted at the Earth Summit held in June 1972 known as?

<p>Agenda 21 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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