What is the term for the process by which a species evolves over time to better suit its environment?

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What is the term for the process by which a species evolves over time to better suit its environment?

A. Evolution

B. Adaptation

C. Speciation

D. Mutation

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Which of the following is a method of reducing energy consumption in homes by improving insulation and sealing air leaks?

A. Energy Star Certification

B. Passive House Design

C. LEED Certification

D. Green Roof Installation

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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 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 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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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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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 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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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 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 process of converting organic waste into a material that can be used as a soil conditioner or fertilizer?

A. Incineration

B. Composting

C. Recycling

D. Landfilling

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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 primary source of indoor air pollution?

A. Outdoor Smog

B. Radon Gas

C. Ground-level Ozone

D. Acid Rain

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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 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 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 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 a method of soil conservation that involves planting crops in rows along the natural contours of the land to reduce erosion?

A. Terracing

B. Contour Plowing

C. Crop Rotation

D. Cover Cropping

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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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 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 primary air pollutant?

A. Ground-level Ozone

B. Carbon Monoxide

C. Sulfur Dioxide

D. All of the above

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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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B. Adaptation

What is the term for the process by which a species evolves over time to better suit its environment?

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