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Unit 1 - Practice Quiz

CHE110

1 The term 'Environment' is derived from which French word meaning 'to surround'?

A. Environner
B. Environe
C. Envisage
D. Entourage

2 Which of the following is considered an abiotic component of the environment?

A. Bacteria
B. Plants
C. Temperature
D. Animals

3 The domain of the earth that consists of solid rocks and soil is known as:

A. Atmosphere
B. Hydrosphere
C. Lithosphere
D. Biosphere

4 Which sphere of the Earth encompasses all living organisms and their interactions with the environment?

A. Stratosphere
B. Biosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Exosphere

5 Environmental Studies is described as multidisciplinary because:

A. It only deals with biology
B. It focuses solely on chemical reactions
C. It integrates knowledge from various sciences and social sciences
D. It is not related to physics

6 What is the primary gas found in the Earth's atmosphere by percentage?

A. Oxygen
B. Carbon Dioxide
C. Argon
D. Nitrogen

7 Which component of the environment refers to the water present on Earth in liquid, solid, or gaseous form?

A. Lithosphere
B. Hydrosphere
C. Atmosphere
D. Biosphere

8 The report 'Our Common Future', which popularized the term Sustainable Development, was published by:

A. World Bank
B. Brundtland Commission
C. WHO
D. UNESCO

9 How is 'Sustainable Development' best defined?

A. Development that maximizes profit at any cost
B. Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
C. Development that focuses only on environmental conservation
D. Development that stops all industrial activity

10 Which of the following is NOT one of the three pillars of sustainability?

A. Social
B. Economic
C. Political
D. Environmental

11 The maximum population size of a biological species that can be sustained in a specific environment, given the food, habitat, water, and other resources available, is called:

A. Biotic Potential
B. Carrying Capacity
C. Environmental Resistance
D. Ecological Footprint

12 The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by the United Nations in which year?

A. 2000
B. 2012
C. 2015
D. 2020

13 How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are there?

A. 10
B. 15
C. 17
D. 21

14 Which SDG focuses on 'No Poverty'?

A. Goal 1
B. Goal 5
C. Goal 10
D. Goal 13

15 What is the target year for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals?

A. 2025
B. 2030
C. 2040
D. 2050

16 Which concept emphasizes fairness in the distribution of resources and opportunities between the current generation and future generations?

A. Intra-generational equity
B. Inter-generational equity
C. Economic growth
D. Carrying capacity

17 Biotic components of the environment include:

A. Soil and Minerals
B. Water and Air
C. Flora and Fauna
D. Light and Temperature

18 Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer that protects us from UV radiation?

A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Thermosphere

19 The intersection of the Social, Economic, and Environmental pillars creates:

A. Profitability
B. Sustainability
C. Industrialization
D. Urbanization

20 Which SDG is dedicated to 'Climate Action'?

A. Goal 7
B. Goal 11
C. Goal 13
D. Goal 15

21 The study of the interactions between organisms and their environment is known as:

A. Geology
B. Ecology
C. Anthropology
D. Meteorology

22 What does 'Intra-generational equity' refer to?

A. Fairness between humans and animals
B. Fairness between the present and future generations
C. Fairness among people living in the same generation
D. Fairness between living and non-living components

23 World Environment Day is celebrated annually on:

A. April 22
B. June 5
C. September 16
D. December 1

24 Which of the following is a renewable natural resource?

A. Coal
B. Petroleum
C. Solar Energy
D. Natural Gas

25 The concept of 'Triple Bottom Line' in sustainability refers to:

A. People, Planet, Profit
B. Production, Planning, Process
C. Past, Present, Future
D. Politics, Policy, Police

26 SDG 4 ensures inclusive and equitable quality _____.

A. Water
B. Healthcare
C. Education
D. Energy

27 When a population exceeds its carrying capacity, it often leads to:

A. Exponential growth
B. Environmental degradation and population crash
C. Increased resource availability
D. Sustainable development

28 The 'Scope' of environmental studies includes:

A. Conservation of natural resources
B. Control of environmental pollution
C. Management of biodiversity
D. All of the above

29 Which conference is often called the 'Earth Summit'?

A. Stockholm Conference 1972
B. Rio Conference 1992
C. Kyoto Protocol 1997
D. Paris Agreement 2015

30 The predecessor to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were the:

A. Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
B. Kyoto Targets
C. Agenda 21 Goals
D. Paris Goals

31 Anthropogenic activities refer to:

A. Activities caused by animals
B. Natural disasters
C. Human-induced activities
D. Solar activities

32 Which SDG aims to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources?

A. Goal 6
B. Goal 14
C. Goal 15
D. Goal 12

33 The layer of the earth composed of water in frozen form (ice) is specifically called the:

A. Cryosphere
B. Troposphere
C. Stratosphere
D. Ionosphere

34 A society that satisfies its needs without diminishing the prospects of future generations is called a:

A. Capitalist society
B. Sustainable society
C. Industrial society
D. Consumerist society

35 Agenda 21 was a non-binding action plan of the UN regarding:

A. Space Exploration
B. Nuclear Disarmament
C. Sustainable Development
D. Digital Currency

36 Which of the following is NOT a goal under the SDGs?

A. Zero Hunger
B. Gender Equality
C. Clean Water and Sanitation
D. Colonization of Mars

37 The holistic understanding of the environment helps in:

A. Exploiting resources faster
B. Developing appropriate technologies for waste management
C. Increasing pollution
D. Ignoring biodiversity

38 SDG 7 focuses on ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern _____ for all.

A. Internet
B. Housing
C. Energy
D. Transport

39 In the context of sustainability, 'Viable' usually refers to the intersection of:

A. Economic and Social aspects
B. Environmental and Economic aspects
C. Social and Environmental aspects
D. Political and Social aspects

40 Which atmospheric layer is closest to the Earth's surface?

A. Stratosphere
B. Mesosphere
C. Troposphere
D. Thermosphere

41 Public awareness about the environment is necessary because:

A. Governments cannot solve environmental problems alone
B. Individual actions impact the environment
C. Mass participation creates pressure for policy change
D. All of the above

42 SDG 5 aims to achieve:

A. Clean Water
B. Gender Equality
C. Quality Education
D. Economic Growth

43 The transition from a 'Linear Economy' (take-make-dispose) to a 'Circular Economy' is a key strategy for:

A. Increasing waste
B. Sustainable Development
C. Faster depletion of resources
D. Ignoring recycling

44 Which component constitutes the largest part of the Hydrosphere?

A. Rivers
B. Groundwater
C. Oceans
D. Glaciers

45 What is the main objective of Environmental Studies?

A. To industrialize forests
B. To create awareness about environmental issues and conservation
C. To promote the use of plastic
D. To increase carbon footprint

46 SDG 15, 'Life on Land', focuses on:

A. Marine conservation
B. Sustainable forest management and combating desertification
C. Space exploration
D. Urban planning

47 The specific area where an organism lives is called its:

A. Niche
B. Habitat
C. Biome
D. Community

48 Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?

A. Wind
B. Sunlight
C. Coal
D. Tides

49 In the context of the three pillars of sustainability, 'Equitable' refers to the intersection of:

A. Social and Economic
B. Environment and Economic
C. Social and Environment
D. None of the above

50 What is the primary role of the ozone layer?

A. To provide oxygen for breathing
B. To absorb harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation
C. To keep the earth warm
D. To produce rain