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Environment Awareness Quiz

1. Which gas is primarily responsible for global warming?

a) Oxygen
b) Carbon dioxide
c) Nitrogen
d) Hydrogen

2. What is the main cause of deforestation worldwide?

a) Mining
b) Urbanization
c) Logging
d) Agriculture

3. Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

a) Coal
b) Natural gas
c) Solar
d) Petroleum

4. What does the term "biodiversity" refer to?

a) The study of different biochemistry processes
b) The variety of life forms in an ecosystem
c) The process of biological evolution
d) The impact of biological factors on an environment

5. Which environmental issue is caused by the excessive use of plastic?

a) Soil erosion
b) Acid rain
c) Marine pollution
d) Ozone depletion

6. What is the main source of water pollution in urban areas?

a) Agricultural runoff
b) Industrial waste
c) Sewage and wastewater
d) Oil spills

7. What is the most effective way to conserve water at home?

a) Taking long showers
b) Running the dishwasher half-full
c) Fixing leaky faucets
d) Watering the garden during the day

8. Which of the following is a greenhouse gas released during rice cultivation?

a) Methane
b) Carbon dioxide
c) Nitrous oxide
d) Sulphur dioxide

9. What is the primary cause of ozone depletion in the stratosphere?

a) Carbon emissions
b) Aerosol sprays
c) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
d) Volcanic eruptions

10. Which international agreement aims to combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions?

a) UNICEF
b) Paris Agreement
Michael Elkan