What is the term for the layer of the atmosphere where the International Space Station orbits?

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What is the term for the layer of the atmosphere where the International Space Station orbits?

A. Troposphere

B. Stratosphere

C. Mesosphere

D. Thermosphere

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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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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 process of converting waste materials into reusable materials called?

A. Recycling

B. Incineration

C. Landfilling

D. Composting

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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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Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?

A. Coal

B. Natural Gas

C. Solar Power

D. Nuclear Energy

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What is the primary cause of the depletion of the ozone layer?

A. Carbon Emissions

B. Deforestation

C. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

D. Sulfur Dioxide

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Which of the following is an example of a natural greenhouse gas?

A. Carbon Dioxide

B. Water Vapor

C. Methane

D. Ozone

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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 layer of the atmosphere where the International Space Station orbits?

A. Troposphere

B. Stratosphere

C. Mesosphere

D. Thermosphere

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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 source of non-point source pollution in aquatic ecosystems?

A. Wastewater Treatment Plants

B. Industrial Discharges

C. Runoff from Roads and Parking Lots

D. Oil Spills

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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 keystone species in a marine ecosystem?

A. Sea Star

B. Clownfish

C. Algae

D. Seagull

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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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Which of the following is considered a non-point source of water pollution?

A. Factory Effluent Pipe

B. Sewage Treatment Plant

C. Pesticide Runoff from Fields

D. Oil Spill from a Tanker

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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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Which of the following is a primary greenhouse gas emitted from the use of fossil fuels in transportation and industry?

A. Methane

B. Carbon Dioxide

C. Nitrous Oxide

D. Water Vapor

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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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What is the main greenhouse gas emitted from agricultural activities?

A. Methane

B. Carbon Dioxide

C. Nitrous Oxide

D. Chlorofluorocarbons

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Which of the following is a biodegradable waste material?

A. Plastic Bottles

B. Glass Containers

C. Fruit Peels

D. Aluminum Cans

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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 primary source of indoor air pollution?

A. Outdoor Smog

B. Radon Gas

C. Ground-level Ozone

D. Acid Rain

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Which of the following is a greenhouse gas that is released from livestock digestion and manure management?

A. Methane

B. Carbon Dioxide

C. Nitrous Oxide

D. Ozone

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Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

A. Wind Energy

B. Natural Gas

C. Solar Power

D. Biomass

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What is the term for the layer of the atmosphere where weather events occur and most of Earth's weather phenomena take place?

A. Troposphere

B. Stratosphere

C. Mesosphere

D. Thermosphere

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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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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 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 renewable resource derived from organic materials such as plant and animal waste?

A. Geothermal Energy

B. Biomass Energy

C. Tidal Energy

D. Hydropower

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D. Thermosphere

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