30 Questions
Which year was the American Ecologist established?
1948
What disciplines are included in the field of environmental sciences?
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT part of the scope of environmental science?
Human psychology
What is one of the importance of environmental science?
Addressing international environmental issues
What is the purpose of environmental studies in industry?
Research and development
Which of the following is NOT a problem that arises in the wake of development?
Stagnant economic growth
What is the need for wise planning of development?
To save humanity from extinction
What does the field of environmental science study?
Both living and non-living entities
What is one of the areas of the scope of environmental studies?
Mineralogy
What is one of the areas of the scope of environmental studies?
Meteorology
Which of the following is NOT a component of the physical environment?
Biosphere
What is the term used to describe a complex of interacting physical and biological systems?
Ecosystem
Which of the following is NOT a factor that may affect human health according to the text?
Awareness and education about health-related issues
What is the term used to describe the process of meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs?
Sustainable development
Which discipline of public health addresses environmental issues that may affect human health?
Environmental health
What is the term used to describe the perfect relationship between the various components of an ecosystem?
Ecological balance
Which of the following is NOT a component of environmental sciences according to the text?
Environmental engineering
What is the term used to describe any external force, substance, or condition that surrounds and affects the life of organisms?
Environmental factor
Which discipline studies the interaction between organisms and their environment?
Ecology
What is the term used to describe the process of reducing waste generation and reusing and recycling materials?
Reduce, reuse, recycle (3Rs)
Which term refers to the sum total of all the materials, forces, and conditions that affect an individual's life?
Environment
What is the main focus of environmental studies?
Man
What does the term 'environment' mean?
To encircle or surround
According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), what does the environment refer to?
The whole outer physical and biological system in which man and other organisms live
What is the term used to describe the genetic makeup of a living organism?
Genotype
Which type of environment refers to the immediate local surroundings of an organism?
Micro-environment
What does the term 'macro-environment' refer to?
The conditions that surround the organism externally
What is the major component of the terrestrial environment?
Land
What does the term 'ecological balance' refer to?
The interaction between organisms and their environment
What is the meaning of 'sustainable development'?
Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
Test your knowledge on the basic concepts of environmental science with this introductory quiz. Explore topics such as the definition and importance of the environment, different types and components of the environment, ecological balance, environmental impacts on human health, sustainable development, and the scope of environmental science. Assess your understanding and enhance your learning in this vital field.
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