12/11/2011 1 1st Environmental Quiz University Student Council In cooperation with Department of Biology and SYMBIOSIS Question 1 A “habitat” is a. The same as an ecosystem b. The role an organism plays in an ecosystem c. A particular area inhabited by plants and animals d. The number of different organisms living in a specific area Question 1 A “habitat” is a. The same as an ecosystem b. The role an organism play in an ecosystem c. A particular area inhabited by plants and animals d. The number of different organisms living in a specific area
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12/11/2011
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1st Environmental Quiz University Student Council
In cooperation with
Department of Biology and SYMBIOSIS
Question 1
A “habitat” is
a. The same as an ecosystem
b. The role an organism plays in an
ecosystem
c. A particular area inhabited by plants
and animals
d. The number of different organisms
living in a specific area
Question 1
A “habitat” is
a. The same as an ecosystem
b. The role an organism play in an
ecosystem
c. A particular area inhabited by plants
and animals
d. The number of different organisms
living in a specific area
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Question 2
“Biodiversity” is described as
a. The range of different species in the
environment
b. The seasonal and daily changes in an
environment
c. The way species differ from one
another
d. The influence of physical factors in an
environment
Question 2
“Biodiversity” is described as
a. The range of different species in the
environment
b. The seasonal and daily changes in an
environment
c. The way species differ from one
another
d. The influence of physical factors in an
environment
Question 3
Fertilizers can be washed into a river by
the rain. This can be a cause of which
of the following?
a. Bioaccumulation
b. Eutrophication
c. Biodegradation
d. Spontaneous combustion
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Question 3
Fertilizers can be washed into a river by
the rain. This can be a cause of which
of the following?
a. Bioaccumulation
b. Eutrophication
c. Biodegradation
d. Spontaneous combustion
Question 4
The Rio declaration on the Environment
and Development and Agenda 21
encourage people to
a. Act local, think global
b. Act global, think local
c. Act as we are, think as we do
d. Not worry, the Earth will go on
forever
Question 4
The Rio declaration on the Environment
and Development and Agenda 21
encourage people to
a. Act local, think global
b. Act global, think local
c. Act as we are, think as we do
d. Not worry, the Earth will go on
forever
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Question 5
Wind erosion is one of the key causes of
desertification and occurs when soil is left
bare of vegetation. State the major cause of
wind erosion in arid and semi-arid lands
where this problem is most severe.
a. Cleaning of land for agriculture
b. Deforestation
c. Overgrazing by livestock
d. Forest fires
Question 5
Wind erosion is one of the key causes of
desertification and occurs when soil is left
bare of vegetation. State the major cause of
wind erosion in arid and semi-arid lands
where this problem is most severe.
a. Cleaning of land for agriculture
b. Deforestation
c. Overgrazing by livestock
d. Forest fires
Question 6
A desire for environmental change led to the
creation of various political parties around
the world whose emphasis was largely on
environmental protection. What are these
organizations known as collectively?
a. Blue parties
b. Granolas
c. Tree huggers
d. Green parties
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Question 6
A desire for environmental change led to the
creation of various political parties around
the world whose emphasis was largely on
environmental protection. What are these
organizations known as collectively?
a. Blue parties
b. Granolas
c. Tree huggers
d. Green parties
Question 7
Of the following indications of health of
a water body, which is the most widely
accepted means of measuring how
polluting an effluent is?
a. COD (chemical oxygen demand)
b. BOD (biological oxygen demand)
c. Chloroform content
d. Eutrophication
Question 7
Of the following indications of health of
a water body, which is the most widely
accepted means of measuring how
polluting an effluent is?
a. COD (chemical oxygen demand)
b. BOD (biological oxygen demand)
c. Chloroform content
d. Eutrophication
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Question 8
The Giant Panda is the official symbol of
the WWF (World Wide Fund for
Nature). In which country is this animal
found?
a. China
b. India
c. Myanmar
d. New Zealand
Question 8
The Giant Panda is the official symbol of
the WWF (World Wide Fund for
Nature). In which country is this animal
found?
a. China
b. India
c. Myanmar
d. New Zealand
Question 9
An endangered animal, the Elephas maximus is
now predominantly found in the protected
wildlife sanctuaries and national parks of
Kerala, Karnataka, and Orissa. Its common
name is
a. Black buck
b. Asian elephant
c. Eagle
d. Wild buffalo
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Question 9
An endangered animal, the Elephas maximus is
now predominantly found in the protected
wildlife sanctuaries and national parks of
Kerala, Karnataka, and Orissa. Its common
name is
a. Black buck
b. Asian elephant
c. Eagle
d. Wild buffalo
Question 10
Which of the following elements is
required to run a nuclear power plant?
a. Sodium
b. Arsenic
c. Carbon
d. Uranium
Question 10
Which of the following element is
required to run a nuclear power plant?
a. Sodium
b. Arsenic
c. Carbon
d. Uranium
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Question 11 is a 1–point
Immunity Question
Question 11 is a 1-point
Immunity Question
Which is not a green house gas?
a. Methane
b. Nitrous oxide
c. Carbon dioxide
d. Sulphur dioxide
Question 11
Which is not a green house gas?
a. Methane
b. Nitrous oxide
c. Carbon dioxide
d. Sulphur dioxide
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Question 12
The ozone layer in the atmosphere acts
as an efficient filter for
a. X rays
b. UV – A rays
c. UV – B rays
d. Infra Red rays
Question 12
The ozone layer in the atmosphere acts
as an efficient filter for
a. X rays
b. UV – A rays
c. UV – B rays
d. Infra Red rays
Question 13 is a 3-point
Immunity Question
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Question 13 is a 3-point
Immunity Question
Which of the following is the most
energy efficient?
a. Incandescent bulb
b. Fluorescent tube light
c. Compact fluorescent lamp
d. Flash light
Question 13
Which of the following is the most
energy efficient?
a. Incandescent bulb
b. Fluorescent tube light
c. Compact fluorescent lamp
d. Flash light
Question 14
Solar cells are simple photovoltaic devices that
convert solar energy directly into electricity
and are manufactured from the second-most
abundant element in the Earth’s crust. Name
this element.
a. Bauxite
b. Silicon
c. Calcium
d. Granite
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Question 14
Solar cells are simple photovoltaic devices that
convert solar energy directly into electricity
and are manufactured from the second-most
abundant element in the Earth’s crust. Name
this element.
a. Bauxite
b. Silicon
c. Calcium
d. Granite
Question 15
Which landmark global conference was the
FIRST major step towards a global
agreement on greenhouse gas emissions
reduction and the first to recognize the
atmosphere as a natural resource?
a. The Vienna Convention
b. The Montreal Protocol
c. The “Earth Summit” in Rio
d. The Kyoto Protocol
Question 15
Which landmark global conference was the
FIRST major step towards a global
agreement on greenhouse gas emissions
reduction and the first to recognize the
atmosphere as a natural resource?
a. The Vienna Convention
b. The Montreal Protocol
c. The “Earth Summit” in Rio
d. The Kyoto Protocol
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Question 16
The massive hole in the ozone layer over
the Antarctica was first discovered in
a. 1976
b. 1985
c. 1960
d. 1978
Question 16
The massive hole in the ozone layer over
the Antarctica was first discovered in
a. 1976
b. 1985
c. 1960
d. 1978
Question 17
When was the first Earth Day celebrated?
a. March 21, 1970
b. April 22, 1970
c. May 21, 1970
d. June 22, 1970
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Question 17
When was the first Earth Day celebrated?
a. March 21, 1970
b. April 22, 1970
c. May 21, 1970
d. June 22, 1970
Question 18 is a 2-point
Immunity Question
Question 18 is a 2-point
Immunity Question Wetlands are very rich and diverse ecosystems.