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

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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 process of converting waste materials into reusable materials called?

A. Recycling

B. Incineration

C. Landfilling

D. Composting

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What is the term for the process by which bacteria convert ammonia into nitrates and nitrites in the nitrogen cycle?

A. Denitrification

B. Nitrification

C. Ammonification

D. Nitrogen Fixation

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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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What is the term for the layer of the Earth's atmosphere that contains the ozone layer?

A. Troposphere

B. Stratosphere

C. Mesosphere

D. Thermosphere

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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 an example of a primary consumer in an ecosystem?

A. Hawk

B. Rabbit

C. Grass

D. Snake

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Which of the following is a method of conserving water in agriculture that involves watering plants at their roots rather than spraying them from above?

A. Drip Irrigation

B. Flood Irrigation

C. Center Pivot Irrigation

D. Furrow Irrigation

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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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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 non-renewable resource?

A. Wind Energy

B. Natural Gas

C. Solar Power

D. Biomass

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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 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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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 major component of the Earth's lithosphere?

A. Water

B. Soil

C. Rock

D. Air

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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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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 source of energy?

A. Coal

B. Natural Gas

C. Solar Power

D. Nuclear Energy

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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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What is the main cause of soil erosion?

A. Deforestation

B. Agricultural Practices

C. Urbanization

D. All of the above

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What is the term for the loss of a species from a particular habitat or from the entire planet?

A. Extinction

B. Endangerment

C. Overpopulation

D. Speciation

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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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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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What is the term for the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

A. Photosynthesis

B. Respiration

C. Fermentation

D. Combustion

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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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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 a characteristic of a sustainable ecosystem?

A. High biodiversity

B. Rapid resource depletion

C. Heavy pollution

D. Disruption of natural cycles

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Which of the following is a major component of the Earth's biosphere?

A. Water

B. Soil

C. Air

D. Living Organisms

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What is the main purpose of a wetland ecosystem?

A. Water purification

B. Recreational activities

C. Industrial development

D. Waste disposal

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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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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. Species Introduction

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

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