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What was the global population around 1950?
What was the global population around 1950?
- 3 billion
- 2.5 billion (correct)
- 4 billion
- 1.5 billion
Which ecosystem is mentioned as a critical ecosystem being destroyed?
Which ecosystem is mentioned as a critical ecosystem being destroyed?
- Rainforests (correct)
- Taigas
- Tundras
- Grasslands
What can be a consequence of visual pollution in cities?
What can be a consequence of visual pollution in cities?
- Increase in agricultural productivity
- Promotion of wildlife habitats
- Decreased respiratory issues
- Negative impact on aesthetics (correct)
Which heavy metal is mentioned for its toxicity in the text?
Which heavy metal is mentioned for its toxicity in the text?
What is an alarming environmental issue related to solid waste disposal?
What is an alarming environmental issue related to solid waste disposal?
What contributes significantly to meeting the current energy demand?
What contributes significantly to meeting the current energy demand?
What are the major causes of environmental problems according to the text?
What are the major causes of environmental problems according to the text?
What percentage of the world's population resides in developing nations?
What percentage of the world's population resides in developing nations?
How much does the average American consume compared to an average Indian?
How much does the average American consume compared to an average Indian?
What does the text mention as a consequence of overconsumption in developed countries?
What does the text mention as a consequence of overconsumption in developed countries?
What is one of the challenges faced by the world's poor according to the text?
What is one of the challenges faced by the world's poor according to the text?
Which factor contributes significantly to depletion and degradation of natural resources for short-term survival purposes?
Which factor contributes significantly to depletion and degradation of natural resources for short-term survival purposes?
What is the main focus of Environmental Science?
What is the main focus of Environmental Science?
Which of the following is NOT considered as a natural resource?
Which of the following is NOT considered as a natural resource?
What do timber companies pay for directly when clearing forests?
What do timber companies pay for directly when clearing forests?
Which field of study would be more concerned with the effects of air and water pollution on human health?
Which field of study would be more concerned with the effects of air and water pollution on human health?
What is the primary focus of Ecology?
What is the primary focus of Ecology?
What type of goals are associated with Environmental Science?
What type of goals are associated with Environmental Science?
