Environment: Test Your Knowledge with These 10 Insightful Questions

Questions

1. What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for global warming? a) Carbon dioxide
   b) Methane
   c) Nitrous oxide
   d) Ozone
2. Which renewable energy source is most commonly used to generate electricity worldwide? a) Solar power
   b) Wind power
   c) Hydropower
   d) Biomass
3. What international agreement aims to limit global temperature rise by reducing greenhouse gas emissions? a) Kyoto Protocol
   b) Paris Agreement
   c) Montreal Protocol
   d) Rio Earth Summit
4. Which of the following is a non-renewable resource? a) Coal
   b) Wind
   c) Solar
   d) Geothermal
5. Deforestation primarily leads to a decrease in: a) Air pollution
   b) Biodiversity
   c) Ocean salinity
   d) Soil erosion
6. Which ocean is the largest on Earth? a) Atlantic Ocean
   b) Indian Ocean
   c) Pacific Ocean
   d) Arctic Ocean
7. Which process describes the breakdown of plastics into tiny particles in the environment? a) Biodegradation
   b) Photodegradation
   c) Microplastic pollution
   d) Composting
8. What is the main purpose of a carbon footprint? a) Measure of an individual’s or organization’s greenhouse gas emissions
   b) Amount of plastic waste produced
   c) Level of water consumption
   d) Measure of air pollution in a city
9. Which species is critically endangered due to habitat loss and poaching? a) African elephant
   b) Bald eagle
   c) Giant panda
   d) Blue whale
10. Which practice can help reduce water consumption in households? a) Taking shorter showers
    b) Using more water-efficient appliances
    c) Fixing leaks promptly
    d) All of the above

Answers:

1. a) Carbon dioxide
2. c) Hydropower
3. b) Paris Agreement
4. a) Coal
5. b) Biodiversity
6. c) Pacific Ocean
7. c) Microplastic pollution
8. a) Measure of an individual’s or organization’s greenhouse gas emissions
9. c) Giant panda
10. d) All of the above