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What is the primary cause of global climate change? A) Volcanic eruptions B) Deforestation C) Burning of fossil fuels D) Natural variations in climate C) Burning of fossil fuels Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer? A) Troposphere B) Stratosphere C) Mesosphere D) Thermos...

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  • March 2, 2025
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What is the primary cause of global climate change?
A) Volcanic eruptions
B) Deforestation
C) Burning of fossil fuels
D) Natural variations in climate
C) Burning of fossil fuels
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?
A) Troposphere
B) Stratosphere
C) Mesosphere
D) Thermosphere
B) Stratosphere
What is the main consequence of deforestation?
A) Increase in biodiversity
B) Reduction in oxygen levels
C) Disruption of the carbon cycle
D) Stabilization of local climates
C) Disruption of the carbon cycle
Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?
A) Coal
B) Natural gas
C) Wind energy
D) Uranium
C) Wind energy
What is the most significant source of plastic pollution in oceans?
A) Industrial waste
B) Agricultural runoff
C) Single-use plastics
D) Oil spills
C) Single-use plastics

,Which gas is the most abundant greenhouse gas in Earth's atmosphere?
A) Carbon dioxide
B) Methane
C) Nitrous oxide
D) Water vapor
D) Water vapor
What is the main reason for ocean acidification?
A) Overfishing
B) Increase in seawater temperature
C) Absorption of CO₂ from the atmosphere
D) Oil spills

C) Absorption of CO₂ from the atmosphere

What type of energy source produces the least environmental impact?
A) Nuclear energy
B) Hydropower
C) Solar energy
D) Biomass
C) Solar energy
Which human activity is the leading cause of species extinction?
A) Air pollution
B) Habitat destruction
C) Climate change
D) Water pollution
B) Habitat destruction
What is the primary purpose of the Kyoto Protocol?
A) Protect endangered species
B) Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
C) Preserve wetlands
D) Combat plastic pollution
B) Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Which biome is characterized by low precipitation and extreme temperature variations?
A) Tropical rainforest
B) Temperate forest
C) Desert
D) Grassland

, C) Desert
What is the most effective way to reduce carbon footprints?
A) Using electric vehicles
B) Recycling plastic waste
C) Reducing meat consumption
D) Planting more trees
C) Reducing meat consumption
Which environmental problem is caused by excessive nutrient runoff into water bodies?
A) Acid rain
B) Coral bleaching
C) Eutrophication
D) Desertification
C) Eutrophication
What is the primary cause of biodiversity loss in tropical rainforests?
A) Climate change
B) Habitat destruction
C) Invasive species
D) Pollution
B) Habitat destruction
Which of the following is a major cause of soil erosion?
A) Organic farming
B) Deforestation
C) Crop rotation
D) Urbanization
B) Deforestation
Which of the following energy sources does not produce carbon dioxide during
operation?
A) Natural gas
B) Biomass
C) Nuclear energy
D) Coal
C) Nuclear energy
What is the primary reason bees are declining in population?
A) Overhunting
B) Habitat loss and pesticide use

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