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AP Environmental Science MCQ Question with Answer

AP Environmental Science MCQ with detailed explanation for interview, entrance and competitive exams. Explanation are given for understanding.

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Question No : 1
What is the term for the process by which an ecosystem gradually returns to its original state after a disturbance has occurred?

Restoration
Rehabilitation
Regeneration
Succession

Question No : 2
Which of the following is a renewable source of freshwater?

Glacial Ice
Saltwater
Groundwater
Seawater

Question No : 3
What is the term for the process of removing salt and other minerals from seawater to make it suitable for drinking and irrigation?

Desalination
Filtration
Distillation
Purification

Question No : 4
Which of the following is a component of the Earth's hydrosphere?

Soil
Air
Water
Rock

Question No : 5
What is the term for the process by which a species evolves over time to better suit its environment?

Evolution
Adaptation
Speciation
Mutation

Question No : 6
What is the term for the process by which soil particles are carried away by wind or water?

Leaching
Erosion
Evaporation
Condensation

Question No : 7
Which of the following is an example of a primary consumer in an ecosystem?

Hawk
Rabbit
Grass
Snake