This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 12 > Class 12 Biology Chapter 16 Environmental Issues – Quiz 20 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Biology Chapter 16 Environmental Issues Quiz 20 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Why are there not a lot of cities along the banks of the Yellow River in China? A) Violation of the Hindu religion. B) It is in the desert. C) Constant flooding. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Constant flooding. 2. What is the main environmental concern associated with the use of pesticides in agriculture? A) Soil erosion. B) Water pollution. C) Air pollution. D) Habitat destruction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Water pollution. 3. Why is groundwater not a permanent solution to water shortages in the Middle East? A) It is frequently replenished by rainwater. B) It is being used at a faster rate than it can be replenished. C) It is not safe to drink and cannot be used for irrigation. D) There is no groundwater in the Middle East. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It is being used at a faster rate than it can be replenished. 4. Most of Canada is covered by forests.Which of the industries below benefit from the abundance of forests in Canada? A) Cattle raising. B) Farming. C) Logging. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logging. 5. Which of the following is the MOST directly tied to the pollution of the Ganges River? A) Deforestation. B) Poor air quality. C) The spread of disease. D) A lack of fertile soil. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The spread of disease. 6. Because hydroelectricity uses rivers to produce energy, it does not pose threats to the environment. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 7. What is a benefit of logging in the Amazon rainforest? A) Logging creates space for new amenities, such as shopping malls and movie theaters. B) Logging is important to Brazil's economy. C) Logging allows more people to live in the land by clearing dense forests. D) Logging reduces the expenses of maintaining the rainforest. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Logging is important to Brazil's economy. 8. Why is Jordan one of the most water-scarce countries in the world? A) It has frequent flooding. B) It shares most of its water sources with Syria and Israel. C) It is surrounded by freshwater lakes. D) It has a tropical climate. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It shares most of its water sources with Syria and Israel. 9. ..... and power switches when nobody is using them. A) Turn off the lights. B) Save energy. C) Save water. D) Save food waste. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Turn off the lights. 10. What is one method of reducing e-waste? A) Landfilling. B) Burning. C) Recycling. D) Hiding devices. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Recycling. 11. A fuel such as coal, oil, or natural gas (formed from the remains of dead plants and animals). A) Carbon. B) A subsidy. C) A fossil fuel. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A fossil fuel. 12. What fraction of deaths are due to contaminated water in India? A) 1/2. B) 1/3. C) 1/4. D) 2/4. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 1/3. 13. Acid rain can be harmful to the environment. Which Two statements are True about acid rain? A) Caused by power plantsAlso caused by burning trash. B) Has completely been removed from GermanyIs now more of a problem in Cuba. C) Positively affects GermanyThe affects are not as bad as they seem. D) Caused by power plantsWeakens trees and ecosystems. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Caused by power plantsWeakens trees and ecosystems. 14. Animals or plants that are almost extinct are ..... A) Enriched. B) Extinct. C) Endangered. D) Extint. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Endangered. 15. A major problem in the Amazon Rainforest. Occurs when almost all the trees are removed from the environment. What is the removal of forest trees called? A) Clear cutting. B) Over extraction. C) Desalinization. D) Deforestation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Deforestation. 16. Populations in cities in South Asia are growing rapidly because ..... A) There are better jobs and better eduction. B) There are better farms and cleaner air. C) There is no place else for people to go. D) Flooding along the coasts has forced people to move inland. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) There are better jobs and better eduction. 17. Which of the following is a health impact of air pollution? A) Respiratory problems. B) Heart disease. C) Cancer. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 18. Trees in the Canadian Shield are harvested to make wood and paper products. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 19. Where does the River Ganges emerge (begin)? A) Bay of Bangal. B) Western Himalayas. C) Eastern Himalayas. D) Nepal. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Western Himalayas. 20. What is the biggest cause of AIR pollution? A) Factories. B) Small fires. C) Transport such as cars and buses. D) Clouds. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Transport such as cars and buses. 21. Four causes of Air Pollution in Mexico City are: A) Vehicle emissionsOvercrowdingIndustries Location. B) Vehicle mufflersSmoke stacksCoal furnacesDry desert air. C) Vehicle accidentsTriangular firesPeople who smokeFast food restaurants. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Vehicle emissionsOvercrowdingIndustries Location. 22. What is a result of polluted water? A) Diseases. B) Nothing. C) People are healthier. D) People make money. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Diseases. 23. How does climate change affect wildlife? A) Climate change only affects domestic animals. B) Climate change affects wildlife by altering their habitats, food sources, and migration patterns. It can lead to loss of habitat, extinction of species, and disruption of ecosystems. C) Wildlife adapts easily to climate change. D) Climate change has no impact on wildlife. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Climate change affects wildlife by altering their habitats, food sources, and migration patterns. It can lead to loss of habitat, extinction of species, and disruption of ecosystems. 24. What are the effects of acid rain in Germany? A) It has destroyed nearly half of the Black Forest dissolving nutrients and minerals in the soil. B) It causes rivers and lakes to become more acidic, harming animals that live in and drink from these waters. C) It corrodes the materials that make up many of Germany's cultural landmarks. D) All of the Above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the Above. 25. Who is Canada's top trading partner? A) United States. B) China. C) Japan. D) Mexico. 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