What is the term for the gradual increase in the acidity of oceans due to the absorption of excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

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What is the term for the gradual increase in the acidity of oceans due to the absorption of excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

A. Acidification

B. Salinization

C. Alkalization

D. Neutralization

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Which of the following is a non-renewable resource derived from the remains of ancient marine organisms?

A. Natural Gas

B. Wind Energy

C. Solar Power

D. Biomass

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What is the term for the variety of life forms, including different species, ecosystems, and genetic variations within a given area?

A. Biodiversity

B. Ecosystem Services

C. Ecological Footprint

D. Habitat Fragmentation

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Which of the following is a renewable source of freshwater?

A. Glacial Ice

B. Saltwater

C. Groundwater

D. Seawater

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What is the term for the practice of intentionally releasing a species into a new habitat where it is not native?

A. Biological Control

B. Habitat Restoration

C. Invasive Species

D. Species Introduction

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What is the term for the process by which a body of water becomes nutrient-rich and supports excessive plant growth?

A. Eutrophication

B. Acidification

C. Salinization

D. Leaching

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What is the process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere called?

A. Evaporation

B. Transpiration

C. Condensation

D. Precipitation

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What is the term for the gradual increase in the acidity of oceans due to the absorption of excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

A. Acidification

B. Salinization

C. Alkalization

D. Neutralization

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Which of the following is an example of a point source of water pollution?

A. Agricultural Runoff

B. Oil Spill from a Tanker

C. Acid Rain

D. Urban Stormwater Runoff

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Which of the following is a greenhouse gas that is over 20 times more effective at trapping heat in the atmosphere compared to carbon dioxide?

A. Methane

B. Nitrous Oxide

C. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)

D. Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6)

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Which of the following is an example of point source pollution?

A. Agricultural Runoff

B. Oil Spill from a Ship

C. Atmospheric Deposition

D. Groundwater Contamination

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What is the term for the introduction of harmful substances or pollutants into the environment?

A. Pollution

B. Erosion

C. Leaching

D. Condensation

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Which of the following is a method of reducing air pollution from vehicles by using technologies that trap and remove pollutants from exhaust gases?

A. Catalytic Converter

B. EGR Valve

C. ABS System

D. CVT Transmission

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What is the term for the process by which water is absorbed by plants from the soil and released into the atmosphere as water vapor?

A. Evaporation

B. Transpiration

C. Condensation

D. Precipitation

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Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface?

A. Troposphere

B. Stratosphere

C. Mesosphere

D. Thermosphere

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Which of the following is a method of sustainable agriculture that involves planting a variety of crops in the same area to increase biodiversity and reduce the risk of pests?

A. Monoculture

B. Agroforestry

C. Crop Rotation

D. Intercropping

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What is the term for the process by which water droplets combine in clouds and form larger droplets that eventually fall as precipitation?

A. Condensation

B. Evaporation

C. Precipitation

D. Transpiration

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Which of the following is a form of pollution that occurs when excess nutrients (often from agricultural runoff) cause excessive plant growth in aquatic ecosystems?

A. Eutrophication

B. Acidification

C. Desertification

D. Salinization

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Which of the following is an example of a natural ecosystem service?

A. Water Treatment

B. Soil Erosion

C. Pollination of Plants

D. Air Pollution

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What is the main source of energy for photosynthesis?

A. Sunlight

B. Carbon Dioxide

C. Water

D. Oxygen

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What is the term for the gradual increase in the Earth's average temperature due to human activities?

A. Greenhouse Effect

B. Global Warming

C. Ozone Depletion

D. Acid Rain

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Which of the following is a primary air pollutant?

A. Ground-level Ozone

B. Carbon Monoxide

C. Sulfur Dioxide

D. All of the above

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Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

A. Troposphere

B. Stratosphere

C. Mesosphere

D. Thermosphere

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Which of the following is a component of the Earth's hydrosphere?

A. Soil

B. Air

C. Water

D. Rock

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What is the term for the process by which nitrogen gas is converted into a form that plants can use?

A. Nitrogen Fixation

B. Nitrification

C. Denitrification

D. Ammonification

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What is the term for the process of removing salt and other minerals from seawater to make it suitable for drinking and irrigation?

A. Desalination

B. Filtration

C. Distillation

D. Purification

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Which gas is released during the process of photosynthesis?

A. Oxygen

B. Carbon Dioxide

C. Methane

D. Nitrous Oxide

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What is the term for the measure of the total ecological footprint of an individual or population?

A. Carbon Footprint

B. Ecological Footprint

C. Water Footprint

D. Environmental Impact Index

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What is the term for the process by which an ecosystem gradually returns to its original state after a disturbance has occurred?

A. Restoration

B. Rehabilitation

C. Regeneration

D. Succession

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Which of the following is a method of conserving water in agriculture that involves capturing and storing rainwater for later use?

A. Irrigation

B. Desalination

C. Rainwater Harvesting

D. Drip Irrigation

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What is the term for the variety of genetic traits within a population of a particular species?

A. Genetic Diversity

B. Species Diversity

C. Ecosystem Diversity

D. Habitat Diversity

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A. Acidification

What is the term for the gradual increase in the acidity of oceans due to the absorption of excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

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