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

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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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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 of the following is a method of renewable energy production that involves harnessing the kinetic energy of ocean tides and currents?

A. Tidal Energy

B. Geothermal Energy

C. Biomass Energy

D. Hydropower

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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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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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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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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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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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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 main cause of soil erosion?

A. Deforestation

B. Agricultural Practices

C. Urbanization

D. All of the above

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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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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 a biodegradable waste material?

A. Plastic Bottles

B. Glass Containers

C. Fruit Peels

D. Aluminum Cans

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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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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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What is the process of converting waste materials into reusable materials called?

A. Recycling

B. Incineration

C. Landfilling

D. Composting

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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 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 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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A. Biodiversity

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

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