Environmental Geography: Exploring the Interplay Between Humans and the Environment

Question 1

Which sustainable development goal aims to provide EVERYONE with affordable and reliable energy?

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Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

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Goal 1: No Poverty

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Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

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Goal 13: Climate Action

Question 2

What is the process where carbon dioxide is taken out of the atmosphere and stored in plants and soil?

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Carbon sequestration

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Carbon emission

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Carbon capture

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Carbon neutralization

Question 3

Which of these is a source of energy that we cannot run out of?

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Solar power

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Oil

Question 4

Which of these actions can help reduce the effects of climate change?

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Investing in renewable energy

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Increasing the use of fossil fuels

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Cutting down more forests

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Expanding industrial activities

Question 5

Which of these is a feature of a city that's good for the environment?

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Good public transport

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Lots of cars

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Few green spaces

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Dirty air

Question 6

Which of these gases does not contribute to the greenhouse effect?

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Water vapor

Question 7

Which of the following is not considered an environmental issue of concern?

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Technological advancement

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Pollution and contamination

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Climate change

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Deforestation and habitat loss

Question 8

Which of the following energy sources is considered renewable?

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Sunlight

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Petroleum oil reserves

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Coal deposits

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Natural gas reserves

Question 9

What is the term used to describe efforts aimed at protecting and preserving the natural environment?

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Conservation and restoration

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Environmental exploitation

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Pollution and contamination

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Deforestation and habitat loss

Question 10

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of sustainable development?

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Protecting the environment for the benefit of future generations

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Prioritizing present needs over those of future generations

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Using resources without regard for their availability in the future

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Prioritizing economic growth above all else

Question 11

What is the term for the scientific field that studies the interactions between humans and their physical surroundings?

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Geography

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Sociology

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Economics

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History

Question 12

Which of the following is not a practice that supports sustainable agriculture?

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Excessive use of pesticides

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Crop rotation techniques

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Organic farming methods

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Agroforestry techniques

Question 13

Which of these energy sources can be naturally replenished over time?

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Solar energy

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear energy

Question 14

Identify the resource that is NOT renewable:

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Fossil fuels

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Water

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Wind

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Sunlight

Question 15

What is the term for the area of land where a river and its branches collect and drain water into?

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Watershed

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Aquifer

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Estuary

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Delta

Question 16

Identify the type of pollution that includes Carbon monoxide:

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Air pollution

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Water pollution

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Land pollution

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Noise pollution

Question 17

Which practice in farming is considered sustainable?

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Crop rotation

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Monoculture

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Excessive use of pesticides

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Deforestation

Question 18

What is the name of the process where the Earth's crust moves?

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Plate tectonics

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Erosion

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Weathering

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Deposition

Question 19

What is the name of the international agreement that aims to reduce global warming?

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Paris Agreement

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Kyoto Protocol

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Montreal Protocol

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Vienna Convention

Question 20

Which human activity releases harmful gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, leading to climate change?

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Driving a car that uses gasoline

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Using solar panels to generate electricity

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Walking to school instead of taking the bus

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Recycling plastic bottles and cans

Question 21

What is a major environmental concern currently facing the United Kingdom?

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Air pollution

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Deforestation

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Water shortage

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Soil depletion

Question 22

What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are naturally replenished, while non-renewable resources are not.

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Non-renewable resources are more plentiful than renewable resources.

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Renewable resources are always environmentally friendly, while non-renewable resources are not.

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Renewable resources are found in developed countries, while non-renewable resources are found in developing countries.

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a major environmental issue that the world is facing today?

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Unemployment

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Climate change

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Pollution

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Deforestation

Question 24

What is the primary cause of climate change?

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Human activities

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Deforestation

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Volcanic eruptions

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Solar flares

Question 25

What does the term 'sustainable population' refer to?

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A population that is stable in size

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A population that is decreasing in size

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A population that is increasing in size

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A population that is using more resources than it replaces

Question 26

Throughout history, how have human activities affected the Earth's environment?

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Increased pollution and deforestation

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Reduced greenhouse gas emissions

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Improved water conservation and resource management

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Increased biodiversity and ecosystem health

Question 27

Which of the following is a potential impact of climate change on human health?

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Increased risk of heat-related illnesses

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Spread of infectious diseases

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Improved air quality

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Improved crop yields

Question 28

Which of these is not a topic addressed in Environmental Geography?

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Political unrest

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Climate change

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Deforestation

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Pollution

Question 29

Identify an example of a human action that could harm the environment.

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Burning fossil fuels

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Planting trees

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Conserving water

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Recycling

Question 30

Which resource is considered renewable?

Accepted Answer

Wind power

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Coal

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Oil

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Natural gas

Question 31

What process is responsible for plants' ability to create food using sunlight?

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Decomposition

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Combustion

Question 32

Which biome is known for its frigid temperatures and cone-bearing trees?

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Tundra

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Temperate forest

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Tropical rainforest

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Desert

Question 33

What is the primary cause of global warming?

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Increased greenhouse gas levels

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Reduced ozone levels

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Increased solar radiation

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Reduced cloud cover

Question 34

What is the term describing the responsible use of natural resources to meet both current and future needs?

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Sustainable development

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Conservation

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Preservation

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Restoration

Question 35

What is the purpose of measuring a carbon footprint?

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To gauge the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere

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To curb carbon emissions

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To improve air quality

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To conserve natural resources

Question 36

Which of these is NOT a resource that can be renewed naturally?

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Oil

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Solar energy

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Wind energy

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Water

Question 37

What happens when liquid water changes into water vapor (gas) in the air?

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Evaporation

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Precipitation

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Sublimation

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Condensation

Question 38

What is the layer of air that surrounds our planet called?

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Atmosphere

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Lithosphere

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Biosphere

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Hydrosphere

Question 39

Which gas traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere and can lead to climate change?

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Carbon dioxide

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Nitrogen

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Oxygen

Question 40

What is the study of how plants and animals are spread around the world called?

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Biogeography

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Zoology

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Ecology

Question 41

Which of these is a major source of pollution that harms the environment?

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Factories

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Oceans

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Rainforests

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Forests

Question 42

Which ocean is the biggest on Earth?

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Pacific Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

Question 43

What type of rock is formed when hot, melted rock (magma) cools and hardens?

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Igneous

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Fossils

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Metamorphic

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Sedimentary

Question 44

What is the area where two different types of ecosystems meet called?

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Ecotone

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Habitat

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Biome

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Niche