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?
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Global warming
Eutrophication
Deforestation
Acid rain
Which term describes the variety of different species in a given area?
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Biodiversity
Photosynthesis
Biomagnification
Carbon footprint
What is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize food from carbon dioxide and water?
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Photosynthesis
Respiration
Transpiration
Decomposition
Which term refers to the loss of trees and forested lands due to human activity or natural causes?
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Deforestation
Urbanization
Desertification
Erosion
What is the term for the process by which harmful substances increase in concentration at higher levels of the food chain?
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Biomagnification
Biodegradation
Composting
Recycling
Which term describes rain that has become acidic due to atmospheric pollution?
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Acid rain
Green rain
Ozone rain
Thermal rain
What is the term for the total amount of greenhouse gases produced directly and indirectly by human activities?
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Carbon footprint
Ozone depletion
Ecosystem
Sustainable yield
Which term refers to the layer of gases that surrounds the Earth?
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Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
Lithosphere
Biosphere
What is the process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture?
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Desertification
Deforestation
Urbanization
Composting
Which term describes the removal and transport of soil by wind, water, or ice?
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Erosion
Eutrophication
Photosynthesis
Biomagnification
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