MCQs for Module 1: What is Environmental Science? - Take Quiz

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4. A scientist notices fewer bees in certain areas and guesses pesticides may be the cause. This guess is called a:

A Theory

B Hypothesis

C Data point

D Observation

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6. Systems thinking in environmental science means:

A Studying each part separately

B Looking at the whole picture and connections

C Ignoring human activities

D Focusing only on animals

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23. The decomposition time of a single-use plastic water bottle is approximately:

Answer: b) 450 years

A a) 45 years

B b) 450 years

C c) 1,000 years

D d) 50 days

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22. Which of the following is an example of collective responsibility?

Answer: c) Advocating for renewable energy laws

A a) Taking shorter showers

B b) Turning off lights

C c) Advocating for renewable energy laws

D d) Eating less meat

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8. The four Earth systems include all EXCEPT:

A a) Atmosphere

B Biosphere

C Lithosphere

D Hydrosphere

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7. Which of the following is an example of a positive feedback loop?

A More rabbits → Less grass → Fewer rabbits → Grass recovers

B More ice melts → Less reflection of sunlight → More heat absorbed → More ice melts

C Trees cut down → Soil erosion → Replanting trees → Soil stabilizes

D More rain → More water in rivers → Floods → Evacuation of people

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19. A testable educated guess in science is called a:

A a) Law

B b) Data

C c) Hypothesis

D d) Theory

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12. The Cuyahoga River caught fire in 1969 because of:

A Oil drilling

B Excessive waste dumping

C Severe drought Answer

D Volcanic activity

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25. Which choice demonstrates sustainable consumption?

A a) Buying packaged food every day

B b) Using a reusable water bottle

C c) Leaving lights on overnight

D d) Throwing away clothes after one use

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10. A forest where trees provide oxygen, animals spread seeds, and rain nourishes plants is an example of:

Answer: c) An interconnected system

A A controlled experiment

B An isolated system

C An interconnected system

D A positive feedback loop

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9. Cutting down forests can lead to all of the following EXCEPT:

A Soil erosion

B More rain

C Loss of animal habitats

D Decreased air quality

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3. In the scientific method, what comes immediately after forming a hypothesis?

A Conclude

B Test (Experiment)

C Analyze

D Communicate

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13. The Montreal Protocol (1987) focused on:

A Reducing plastic waste

B Protecting endangered species

C Protecting the ozone layer

D Limiting deforestation

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1. What makes environmental science unique compared to other sciences?

A It studies only plants and animals

B It focuses only on pollution problems

C It is interdisciplinary, combining many fields of study

D It studies only human activities

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14. Who is known as the “Father of National Parks”?

A John Muir

B Theodore Roosevelt

C Jane Goodall

D Wangari Maathai

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21. Which of the following activities would result in the LOWEST carbon footprint?

A a) Eating a hamburger

B b) Driving to school alone

C c) Walking to school

D d) Leaving a computer on all night

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20. “Meeting today’s needs without harming future generations” best defines:

A a) Biodiversity

B b) Sustainability

C c) Conservation

D d) Pollution

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17. The long-term weather patterns of an area are called:

A a) Climate

B b) Ecosystem

C c) Habitat

D d) Weather

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2. Which branch of science would help identify the source of pollution in a lake?

A Biology

B Chemistry

C Geography

D Economics

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5. Who among the following could be hired to help a company reduce its environmental impact?

A Park Ranger

B Wildlife Biologist

C Environmental Consultant

D Climate Scientist

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11. The book Silent Spring by Rachel Carson was significant because it:

A Started the National Park Service

B Raised awareness about pesticide pollution

C Banned the use of DDT globally

D Introduced the idea of climate change

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16. Which of the following is a biotic factor?

A Rocks

B Temperature

C Bacteria

D Sunlight

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15. Wangari Maathai’s Green Belt Movement mainly focused on:

Answer: b) Planting trees and empowering women

A Protecting chimpanzees

B Planting trees and empowering women

C Fighting climate change treaties

D Banning pesticides

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24. Which of the following is NOT part of an environmental footprint?

Answer: d) Cellular footprint

A a) Carbon footprint

B b) Water footprint

C c) Waste footprint

D d) Cellular footprint

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18. Which of the following is a renewable natural resource?

A a) Coal

B b) Oil

C c) Trees

D d) Natural gas