• Environmental Science Terminology Quiz Form

    Test your knowledge of key environmental science terms. Complete all questions below to see how well you know environmental science terminology.
  • What is the term for the gradual increase in the overall temperature of the earth’s atmosphere, generally attributed to the greenhouse effect?*
  • Which term describes the variety of different species in a given area?*
  • What is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize food from carbon dioxide and water?*
  • Which term refers to the loss of trees and forested lands due to human activity or natural causes?*
  • What is the term for the process by which harmful substances increase in concentration at higher levels of the food chain?*
  • Which term describes rain that has become acidic due to atmospheric pollution?*
  • What is the term for the total amount of greenhouse gases produced directly and indirectly by human activities?*
  • Which term refers to the layer of gases that surrounds the Earth?*
  • What is the process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture?*
  • Which term describes the removal and transport of soil by wind, water, or ice?*
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