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

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

A. Troposphere

B. Stratosphere

C. Mesosphere

D. Thermosphere

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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 gas is primarily responsible for global warming?

A. Oxygen

B. Carbon Dioxide

C. Nitrogen

D. Methane

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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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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 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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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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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 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 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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Which of the following is an example of a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

A. Temperature

B. Soil pH

C. Predation

D. Rainfall

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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 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 component of the Earth's hydrosphere?

A. Soil

B. Air

C. Water

D. Rock

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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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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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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 by which soil particles are carried away by wind or water?

A. Leaching

B. Erosion

C. Evaporation

D. Condensation

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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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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 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 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 non-renewable resource?

A. Wind Energy

B. Natural Gas

C. Solar Power

D. Biomass

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A. Catalytic Converter

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

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