What is the primary purpose of environmental laws?
A To promote waste production
B To protect the environment and public health
C To deplete natural resources
D To increase pollution
Which of the following is an example of renewable energy?
A Wind energy
B Natural gas
C Oil
D Coal
What is the main goal of sustainable development?
A Increasing resource consumption
B Meeting present needs without compromising future needs
C Ignoring social equity
D Economic growth only
What is the effect of deforestation?
A Increased biodiversity
B More rainfall
C Habitat destruction and soil erosion
D Improved soil quality
What is a major impact of global warming?
A Increased frequency of natural disasters
B Cooling of global temperatures
C Decreased sea levels
D More stable weather patterns
Which of the following is a key principle of eco-friendly construction?
A Using non-renewable materials
B High energy consumption
C Energy efficiency and sustainability
D Increased water usage
What is the main purpose of organic farming?
A To reduce labor costs
B To produce genetically modified organisms
C To avoid the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides
D To increase crop yield using chemicals
What does the term “carbon footprint” measure?
A The size of a forest
B The amount of carbon in the atmosphere
C The weight of carbon
D The total emissions of greenhouse gases caused by human activities
Which of the following is an example of a clean energy source?
A Natural gas
B Petroleum
C Wind
D Coal
What is the role of a circular economy?
A To deplete resources
B To use resources more efficiently and reduce waste
C To ignore recycling
D To increase waste production
What is the main cause of soil erosion?
A Wind
B Deforestation
C Overgrazing
D All of the above
What is the primary purpose of waste recycling?
A To reduce environmental impact and conserve resources
B To pollute water bodies
C To increase energy consumption
D To increase landfill space
What is a key principle of sustainable agriculture?
A Overuse of water
B Crop rotation and soil health
C Monoculture farming
D High chemical input
What is the effect of using hazardous waste improperly?
A Increased biodiversity
B Pollution of air, water, and soil
C Decreased carbon emissions
D Improved ecosystem health
What does “sustainable urban development” promote?
A Sprawling cities
B High energy consumption
C Public transportation and green spaces
D Pollution