Environmental Science and Sustainability MCQs (Part-2)

What is biodiversity?

A Variety of life on Earth
B A type of pollution
C A renewable energy source
D A type of soil

Which of the following is a major source of air pollution?

A Wind turbines
B Solar panels
C Vehicle emissions
D Hydroelectric dams

What is the primary purpose of groundwater management?

A To deplete groundwater reserves
B To ensure sustainable use of groundwater
C To increase surface water pollution
D To ignore water conservation

Which of the following is an example of a natural disaster?

A Earthquake
B Industrial accident
C Traffic jam
D Power outage

What is the main goal of a circular economy?

A To maximize waste production
B To minimize resource use and waste
C To rely on non-renewable resources
D To ignore recycling

Which of the following is a key principle of sustainable urban development?

A Sprawling cities
B High energy consumption
C Efficient public transportation
D Increased pollution

What is the primary cause of ozone layer depletion?

A Carbon dioxide emissions
B Water vapor
C Methane emissions
D Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

Which of the following is a method to reduce carbon footprint?

A Using fossil fuels
B Driving alone frequently
C Planting trees
D Wasting energy

What is the primary purpose of environmental ethics?

A To exploit natural resources
B To promote pollution
C To ignore environmental concerns
D To guide human interaction with the environment

Which of the following is a major impact of deforestation?

A Increased biodiversity
B Reduced carbon dioxide levels
C Habitat loss
D Improved soil quality

What is the primary goal of hazardous waste disposal?

A To release waste into the environment
B To safely manage and contain harmful waste
C To ignore waste management regulations
D To increase pollution

Which of the following is a key principle of eco-friendly construction?

A Using non-renewable materials
B Maximizing energy consumption
C Incorporating green building materials
D Ignoring water efficiency

What is the primary cause of noise pollution?

A Industrial activities
B Natural sounds
C Silent environments
D Renewable energy

Which of the following is a key principle of resource conservation?

A Wasting resources
B Using resources efficiently
C Ignoring sustainability
D Increasing consumption

What is the primary purpose of an environmental law?

A To promote pollution
B To increase resource depletion
C To ignore environmental concerns
D To protect the environment and public health