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Class 12 Geography Chapter 9 Environmental Geography Quiz 8 (60 MCQs)

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1. El Nino occurs when the tropical ocean waters are warmer in which ocean?
2. Which of the following is NOT one of the three main patterns of surface ocean circulation?
3. A giant, destructive wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption
4. Which option from the Bad list contributes to global warming?
5. The United Nations recently created 17 Sustainable Development Goals to help combat (prevent)
6. Where the naturally occuring good ozone layer is located
7. What is the fundamental study unit of environmental geography?
8. Which zone in the mangrove forest that influenced greatly by tidal wave?
9. How does geography play a role in Mexico City's air pollution problem?
10. The Galapagos islands are most famous for what?
11. What is one way Mexico is trying to solve the problem of air pollution in Mexico City?
12. Our use of fresh water and energy needs to be
13. What is the name of the peninsula found in southeastern Mexico?
14. Soil salinization is a major form of degradation caused primarily by what?
15. What are the primary causes of climate change?
16. What is the system of planting different crops on the same field in a particular order to preserve the soil called?
17. Which of the following are uses that people have for fresh water?
18. Which aspect of human geography primarily studies why people choose to live in particular places and how some areas become urban while others remain rural?
19. Most of Earth's freshwater is .....
20. What is a major environmental concern in Mexico City?
21. How can humans encourage sustainability?
22. The concept that emphasizes a balanced approach, responsible use, and conservation in geography is known as:
23. What does Hydrology study?
24. Environmental Geography is multidisciplinary in nature.
25. What does human geography focus on?
26. In an effort to improve air quality in the city, the government of Mexico City
27. What date is written at the bottom of the page?
28. This climate is characterized by high temperatures and heavy precipitation during at least part of the year
29. Environmental geography is considered a bridge discipline because it combines the studies of Physical Geography with:
30. This is a long period of time without rain.
31. Which category of scientific disciplines is listed alongside the Natural and Human Sciences as needing to collaborate more effectively with social scientists to address environmental crises?
32. During a(n) ..... event, trade winds are much stronger than usual.
33. Which discipline within the social sciences is most likely to study the impact of economic policies, such as taxation or subsidies, on the rates of resource depletion and pollution?
34. A sample of radioactive waste has a half-life of 10 years and an activity level of 2 curies. After how many years will the activity level of this ample be 0.25 curie? (Half-life)
35. In a transform plate boundary, the .....
36. A natural resource that can be replaced at the same rate at which it is consumed is a
37. How do humans typically respond to challenging environmental conditions?
38. Which environmental factor is LEAST likely to influence human settlement?
39. Pollution is usually grouped by where it occurs. Which grouping is not explicitly mentioned?
40. The Amazon Rainforest helps convert ..... into clean breathable air.
41. Which of the following is an example of a physical characteristic of a region?
42. The process of removing salt from salt water in order to make it suitable for farming and drinking is known as
43. The removal of overlying vegetation, rock, and soil to reach the underlying coal seam, usually a few feet beneath the surface
44. The number and variety of organisms in an area at one time is called
45. What is litter in gersmehl's diagram?
46. Physical geography is best defined as the study of which of the following?
47. Which organization states that social sciences play a critical role in addressing environmental issues?
48. What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
49. Which process reverses the greenhouse gas effect in the atmosphere?
50. Which statement BEST describes the 1st Agricultural Revolution?
51. How can we prevent soil erosion in areas with MOUNTAINS?
52. When did The National Green Tribunal Act come into force?
53. The movement of the Earth around the Sun is called revolution. This movement, combined with the axial tilt, is the main reason for the cyclical change in:
54. ..... is the largest country in South America.
55. True or False:Air pollution in Mexico City can lead to acid rain.
56. The Critique & Innovation role for social scientists is tasked with offering a novel, critical perspective aimed at achieving futures that are both sustainable and:
57. Tending to grow crops and raise livestock to produce food, feed, and fiber
58. Which words correctly complete the following trend: "In the US the size of farms has ..... while the number of farmers has ..... "
59. The "CLORPT" factors of soil formation do NOT include:
60. By cutting down our demand for meat derived from cattle, we can actually contribute to less greenhouse gas emissions in terms of .....
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