Environmental Science and Sustainability MCQs (Part-4)

What is the primary cause of acid rain?

A Carbon dioxide emissions
B Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions
C Methane emissions
D Oxygen emissions

Which of the following is a key principle of sustainable forestry?

A Deforestation
B Clear-cutting
C Selective logging and reforestation
D Ignoring biodiversity

What is the primary purpose of a carbon offset?

A To increase carbon emissions
B To compensate for greenhouse gas emissions
C To ignore climate change
D To promote fossil fuel use

Which of the following is a major cause of marine pollution?

A Plastic waste
B Solar energy
C Wind energy
D Organic farming

What is the primary purpose of environmental impact mitigation?

A To increase environmental damage
B To reduce or eliminate negative environmental impacts
C To ignore environmental concerns
D To promote pollution

Which of the following is a key principle of sustainable energy?

A Reliance on fossil fuels
B High energy consumption
C Use of renewable energy sources
D Ignoring energy efficiency

What is the primary cause of eutrophication in water bodies?

A Low nutrient levels
B Increased oxygen levels
C Reduced algal growth
D High levels of nitrogen and phosphorus

Which of the following is a key principle of sustainable waste management?

A Landfilling all waste
B Reducing, reusing, and recycling waste
C Ignoring waste segregation
D Increasing waste production

What is the primary purpose of environmental monitoring?

A To ignore environmental changes
B To track and assess environmental conditions
C To increase pollution
D To deplete natural resources

Which of the following is a major cause of habitat destruction?

A Urbanization
B Reforestation
C Conservation efforts
D Organic farming

What is the primary purpose of environmental policies?

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

Which of the following is a key principle of sustainable consumption?

A Efficient use of resources
B Overconsumption of resources
C Ignoring environmental impact
D Increasing waste production

What is the primary cause of the urban heat island effect?

A Increased vegetation
B High concentration of buildings and paved surfaces
C Reduced energy consumption
D Use of renewable energy

Which of the following is a key principle of sustainable agriculture?

A Monoculture farming
B Heavy use of chemical fertilizers
C Crop rotation and organic practices
D Ignoring soil health

What is the primary purpose of environmental conservation?

A To deplete natural resources
B To protect and preserve natural ecosystems
C To increase pollution
D To ignore biodiversity