Environmental Science MCQs

1. What is the primary focus of environmental economics? A) The study of financial markets B) The impact of economic activities on the environment C) The behavior of individual consumers D) The operation of financial institutions Answer: B) The impact of economic activities on the environment 2. Which of the following is an example of … Read more

1. What is the primary goal of agroecology? A) Maximizing crop yields at any cost B) Enhancing the sustainability and resilience of agricultural systems C) Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers D) Developing new genetically modified crops Answer: B) Enhancing the sustainability and resilience of agricultural systems 2. Which principle is central to agroecology? A) … Read more

1. What is the primary focus of environmental biotechnology? A) Increasing crop yields B) Developing new pharmaceuticals C) Using biological systems to solve environmental problems D) Enhancing industrial processes Answer: C) Using biological systems to solve environmental problems 2. Which of the following is an application of environmental biotechnology? A) Bioremediation B) Genetic engineering for … Read more

1. What is the primary goal of wildlife management? A) To increase human population B) To conserve wildlife populations and their habitats C) To expand agricultural lands D) To promote urban development Answer: B) To conserve wildlife populations and their habitats 2. Which approach focuses on managing wildlife populations to ensure sustainable use? A) Preservation … Read more

1. What is the primary goal of ecosystem restoration? A) To increase biodiversity B) To return an ecosystem to its original state C) To reduce carbon emissions D) To promote urban development Answer: B) To return an ecosystem to its original state 2. Which of the following is a common technique used in ecosystem restoration? … Read more

1. What is the primary goal of environmental health? A) To reduce pollution B) To improve human health through environmental protection C) To increase industrial productivity D) To promote sustainable energy use Answer: B) To improve human health through environmental protection 2. Which of the following is a common indoor air pollutant? A) Carbon dioxide … Read more

1. Which of the following is a non-renewable energy resource? A) Solar energy B) Wind energy C) Coal D) Geothermal energy Answer: C) Coal 2. What is the primary source of solar energy? A) Wind B) Sun C) Water D) Biomass Answer: B) Sun 3. Which of the following energy resources is considered renewable? A) … Read more

1. What is the primary purpose of environmental modeling? A) To predict future weather conditions B) To understand and predict environmental systems and impacts C) To design new technologies D) To conduct laboratory experiments Answer: B) To understand and predict environmental systems and impacts 2. Which of the following is a common type of environmental … Read more

1. What term describes the zone in a freshwater lake where light penetration is sufficient for photosynthesis? A) Profundal Zone B) Limnetic Zone C) Benthic Zone D) Littoral Zone Answer: D) Littoral Zone 2. Which type of aquatic environment is characterized by high salinity? A) Freshwater B) Brackish C) Marine D) Eutrophic Answer: C) Marine … Read more

1. What is the primary goal of conservation biology? A) To preserve and protect biodiversity B) To develop new technologies C) To increase industrial production D) To explore outer space Answer: A) To preserve and protect biodiversity 2. Which term describes the loss of a species from a particular habitat? A) Extinction B) Extirpation C) … Read more