Environmental Geography January 8, 2026August 28, 2024 by u930973931_answers 50 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. What term describes the study of the relationship between people and their environment? (A) Environmental Science (B) Physical Geography (C) Human Geography (D) Environmental Geography 2. Which of the following is considered a renewable resource? (A) Coal (B) Natural Gas (C) Solar Energy (D) Uranium 3. What is the primary cause of global warming? (A) Greenhouse gas emissions (B) Deforestation (C) Ozone depletion (D) Overfishing 4. Which gas is most commonly associated with acid rain? (A) Methane (B) Carbon Dioxide (C) Nitrogen Oxides (D) Ozone 5. What is the largest biome on Earth? (A) Desert (B) Tundra (C) Rainforest (D) Taiga 6. Which of the following is a key factor in the formation of deserts? (A) High humidity (B) Low temperature (C) Frequent rainfall (D) High evaporation rates 7. Which environmental issue is caused by the excessive use of fertilizers and leads to the growth of harmful algal blooms? (A) Ozone Depletion (B) Desertification (C) Eutrophication (D) Soil Erosion 8. What is the main source of freshwater on Earth? (A) Glaciers and Ice Caps (B) Lakes (C) Rivers (D) Groundwater 9. What term describes the loss of biological diversity in an ecosystem? (A) Habitat Fragmentation (B) Erosion (C) Biodiversity Loss (D) Extinction 10. Which environmental phenomenon involves the melting of polar ice caps and rising sea levels? (A) Desertification (B) Global Warming (C) Ocean Acidification (D) Eutrophication 11. What is the term for the gradual increase in Earth’s average temperature due to human activities? (A) Climate Change (B) Ozone Depletion (C) Greenhouse Effect (D) Global Warming 12. Which practice helps to mitigate soil erosion and improve soil health? (A) No-till farming (B) Deforestation (C) Overgrazing (D) Urbanization 13. Which biome is characterized by low temperatures, short growing seasons, and permafrost? (A) Temperate Forest (B) Desert (C) Savanna (D) Tundra 14. What term is used for the gradual process of land degradation due to deforestation and poor land management? (A) Desertification (B) Eutrophication (C) Soil Salinization (D) Urban Sprawl 15. Which of the following activities is a major contributor to deforestation? (A) Urbanization (B) Sustainable agriculture (C) Reforestation (D) Afforestation 16. What environmental process involves the breakdown of organic matter by microorganisms? (A) Composting (B) Erosion (C) Photosynthesis (D) Respiration 17. Which term refers to the decrease in the amount of ozone in the Earth’s stratosphere? (A) Acid Rain (B) Ozone Depletion (C) Greenhouse Effect (D) Global Warming 18. Which region of the world is most affected by desertification? (A) Amazon Basin (B) Central Asia (C) Scandinavia (D) Southeast Asia 19. What is the term for the increase in the acidity of the oceans due to higher levels of carbon dioxide? (A) Greenhouse Effect (B) Eutrophication (C) Ocean Acidification (D) Coastal Erosion 20. Which of the following is NOT a consequence of climate change? (A) Increased frequency of extreme weather events (B) Rising sea levels (C) Decreased global temperatures (D) Melting glaciers 21. What process involves the removal of vegetation and its impact on soil stability? (A) Agriculture (B) Afforestation (C) Urbanization (D) Erosion 22. Which environmental issue is primarily caused by the burning of fossil fuels? (A) Eutrophication (B) Desertification (C) Acid Rain (D) Ozone Depletion 23. Which ecosystem is known for its high biodiversity and complex structure, often found near the equator? (A) Tropical Rainforest (B) Savanna (C) Temperate Forest (D) Taiga 24. What term describes the natural process of nutrient cycling in ecosystems? (A) Carbon Cycle (B) All of the Above (C) Hydrologic Cycle (D) Nitrogen Cycle 25. Which concept refers to the sustainable management of natural resources to meet current and future needs? (A) Conservation (B) Preservation (C) Exploitation (D) Depletion 26. What is the term for the practice of planting trees in deforested areas to restore ecosystems? (A) Afforestation (B) Desertification (C) Urbanization (D) Reforestation 27. Which environmental practice involves reducing waste by reusing materials and recycling products? (A) Waste Management (B) Pollution Control (C) Environmental Cleanup (D) Resource Conservation 28. Which of the following is a major greenhouse gas released from livestock farming? (A) Methane (B) Nitrogen Dioxide (C) Carbon Monoxide (D) Ozone 29. Which area is known for its significant biodiversity but is threatened by deforestation? (A) Sahara Desert (B) Amazon Rainforest (C) Great Plains (D) Arctic Tundra 30. What term describes the process by which forests are converted into agricultural or urban land? (A) Reforestation (B) Deforestation (C) Urbanization (D) Afforestation 31. Which type of pollution is caused by excessive amounts of chemicals being released into water bodies? (A) Air Pollution (B) Noise Pollution (C) Soil Pollution (D) Water Pollution 32. Which natural disaster is often exacerbated by poor land management and deforestation? (A) Flood (B) Earthquake (C) Hurricane (D) Tsunami 33. Which environmental issue involves the introduction of non-native species that disrupt local ecosystems? (A) Pollution (B) Invasive Species (C) Habitat Destruction (D) Overfishing 34. What is the primary cause of soil salinization in agricultural areas? (A) Overuse of fertilizers (B) Excessive irrigation (C) Acid rain (D) Deforestation 35. Which term refers to the protective layer of gases surrounding the Earth that shields it from harmful solar radiation? (A) Lithosphere (B) Stratosphere (C) Atmosphere (D) Troposphere 36. Which phenomenon involves the spread of deserts into previously fertile areas due to climatic changes or human activities? (A) Erosion (B) Desertification (C) Urban Sprawl (D) Soil Degradation 37. Which type of farming method focuses on maintaining soil health and reducing environmental impact? (A) Organic Farming (B) Conventional Farming (C) Industrial Agriculture (D) Intensive Farming 38. What is the primary goal of sustainable development? (A) To maximize economic growth at the expense of the environment (B) To exploit natural resources without regard for environmental impact (C) To ensure that current and future generations can meet their needs (D) To limit technological advancements to protect the environment 39. Which region is most vulnerable to sea level rise and coastal erosion? (A) Coastal regions (B) Desert regions (C) Mountainous regions (D) Forested regions 40. Which type of energy is considered a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels? (A) Coal (B) Natural Gas (C) Oil (D) Wind Energy 41. What environmental issue is caused by the excessive use of single-use plastics? (A) Ocean Pollution (B) Soil Erosion (C) Air Pollution (D) Water Scarcity 42. Which term refers to the gradual destruction of coral reefs due to environmental stressors? (A) Coral Bleaching (B) Ocean Acidification (C) Eutrophication (D) Overfishing 43. Which environmental practice aims to reduce the carbon footprint of buildings and infrastructure? (A) Resource Exploitation (B) Urban Sprawl (C) Green Building (D) Industrialization 44. What is the primary purpose of conservation easements in land management? (A) To increase land development (B) To protect natural habitats from development (C) To expand agricultural activities (D) To promote urban growth 45. Which environmental concept involves the management of ecosystems to sustain their biodiversity and functionality? (A) Urban Development (B) Resource Exploitation (C) Ecosystem Management (D) Land Degradation 46. What process involves the use of plants to remove pollutants from soil and water? (A) Afforestation (B) Composting (C) Filtration (D) Bioremediation 47. Which phenomenon is characterized by the loss of ice mass from glaciers and ice sheets due to warming temperatures? (A) Ice Cap Melting (B) Sea Ice Expansion (C) Glacier Retreat (D) Ice Sheet Growth 48. What is the primary source of energy for the majority of the world’s power generation? (A) Renewable Sources (B) Nuclear Energy (C) Hydroelectric Power (D) Fossil Fuels 49. Which of the following is a direct impact of deforestation on the environment? (A) Increased soil fertility (B) Enhanced biodiversity (C) Reduction in carbon dioxide levels (D) Disruption of the water cycle 50. Which international agreement aims to address and mitigate climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions? (A) Paris Agreement (B) Kyoto Protocol (C) Montreal Protocol (D) Rio Declaration