Unit 1: Introduction and sustainable development - Practice Quiz

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

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

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

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

5 Environmental Studies is described as multidisciplinary because:

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

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

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

9 How is 'Sustainable Development' best defined?

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

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:

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

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

14 Which SDG focuses on 'No Poverty'?

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

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

17 Biotic components of the environment include:

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

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

20 Which SDG is dedicated to 'Climate Action'?

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

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

23 World Environment Day is celebrated annually on:

24 Which of the following is a renewable natural resource?

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

26 SDG 4 ensures inclusive and equitable quality _____.

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

28 The 'Scope' of environmental studies includes:

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

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

31 Anthropogenic activities refer to:

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

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

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

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

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

37 The holistic understanding of the environment helps in:

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

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

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

41 Public awareness about the environment is necessary because:

42 SDG 5 aims to achieve:

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

44 Which component constitutes the largest part of the Hydrosphere?

45 What is the main objective of Environmental Studies?

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

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

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

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

50 What is the primary role of the ozone layer?