Which of the following is an example of a natural ecosystem service?

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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 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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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 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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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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What is the primary source of energy for the water cycle?

A. Wind

B. Sunlight

C. Geothermal Heat

D. Tidal Energy

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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 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 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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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 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 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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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 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 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 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 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 introduction of harmful substances or pollutants into the environment?

A. Pollution

B. Erosion

C. Leaching

D. Condensation

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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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Which of the following is a measure of the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by a particular activity or entity?

A. Carbon Footprint

B. Eutrophication

C. Acidification

D. Deforestation

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What is the term for the process by which water is absorbed by plants from the soil and released into the atmosphere as water vapor?

A. Evaporation

B. Transpiration

C. Condensation

D. Precipitation

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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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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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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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C. Pollination of Plants

Which of the following is an example of a natural ecosystem service?

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Which of the following is a non-renewable resource derived from the remains of ancient marine organisms?

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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?

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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?

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

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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?

Which of the following is a measure of the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by a particular activity or entity?

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