,1. Multiple Choice: What is the primary cause of the greenhouse effect?
a) Deforestation
b) Solar radiation
c) Greenhouse gases
d) Ozone depletion
Answer: c) Greenhouse gases
Rationale: Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, which is the
main contributor to the greenhouse effect.
2. True/False: Biodiversity is only important for the survival of species in
their natural habitats.
Answer: False
Rationale: Biodiversity supports ecosystem services that are essential for
human survival, such as clean air and water, and fertile soil for agriculture.
3. Fill-in-the-Blank: The process by which plants use sunlight to synthesize
foods from carbon dioxide and water is called __________.
Answer: Photosynthesis
Rationale: Photosynthesis is the fundamental process that supports life on
Earth, converting solar energy into chemical energy.
4. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is not a renewable resource?
a) Solar energy
, b) Wind energy
c) Coal
d) Geothermal energy
Answer: c) Coal
Rationale: Coal is a fossil fuel, which is a non-renewable resource because
it takes millions of years to form.
5. True/False: The concept of sustainable development includes economic
growth as well as environmental protection.
Answer: True
Rationale: Sustainable development aims to meet the needs of the present
without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own
needs, encompassing economic, social, and environmental dimensions.
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The maximum population size that an environment can
sustain indefinitely is called the __________ capacity.
Answer: Carrying
Rationale: Carrying capacity refers to the number of individuals an
environment can support without significant negative impacts to the
organism and its environment.
7. Multiple Choice: Environmental Education aims to:
a) Inform about environmental issues
b) Encourage sustainable living
c) Foster environmental stewardship
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