This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 12 > Class 12 Biology Chapter 16 Environmental Issues – Quiz 47 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Biology Chapter 16 Environmental Issues Quiz 47 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the main focus of the presentation on global climate change? A) Rising sea levels. B) Impact of greenhouse gases. C) Water wars. D) Ecosystem disruption. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Impact of greenhouse gases. 2. The Jordan River forms part of the border of which of the following countries? A) Afghanistan. B) Iran. C) Israel. D) Turkey. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Israel. 3. Which country is not located on mainland Europe? A) United Kingdom. B) Germany. C) France. D) Italy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) United Kingdom. 4. Water shortage is A) The process of permanently removing forests. B) Damaged badly, things must be replaced. C) The lack of freshwater resources. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The lack of freshwater resources. 5. What is the primary cause of respiratory diseases related to pollution? A) Eating unhealthy food. B) Exposure to contaminated air. C) Drinking polluted water. D) Lack of exercise. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Exposure to contaminated air. 6. The destruction of trees and other vegetation A) Deforestation. B) Desertification. C) Industry. D) Population distribution. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Deforestation. 7. Africa has very little fertile soil. Drought, disease, and insects threaten it's crops. What should they do to capitalize their natural resources? A) Concentrate on oil production. B) Develop irrigation techniques and disease-resistant crops. C) Become a member of Aflac. D) Become a member of NATO. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Develop irrigation techniques and disease-resistant crops. 8. Energy created by the splitting of atoms, it can create unlimited energy, but can be extremely dangerous. A) Fossil Fuels. B) Nuclear Power. C) Radiation. D) Smog. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nuclear Power. 9. According the texts read:Rainforests are being cut down so that people can use the land to grow crops A) FALSE. B) TRUE. C) NONE. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) TRUE. 10. What is a negative impact of pollution in ICT? A) Reduces energy consumption. B) Increases recycling. C) Contributes to environmental degradation. D) Promotes Green IT. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Contributes to environmental degradation. 11. Select the correct synonym for 'deforestation' as used in the context of environmental issues. A) Reforestation. B) Afforestation. C) Clear-cutting. D) Plantation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Clear-cutting. 12. A symbiotic relationship in which an organism benefits and the other is not affected is known as A) Mutualism. B) Parasitism. C) Commensalism. D) Friendshipism. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Commensalism. 13. Old dinosaur bones found underground are called ..... A) Bones. B) Fosils. C) Fosilss. D) Fossils. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Fossils. 14. Which of the following is a renewable energy source that can help reduce carbon emissions? A) Coal. B) Natural gas. C) Solar power. D) Nuclear power. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Solar power. 15. Which of the following activities contributes the most to carbon emissions globally? A) Deforestation. B) Agriculture. C) Burning fossil fuels. D) Respiration. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Burning fossil fuels. 16. Why do very few people live in the Australian Outback? A) Because it has many wetlands and poor soil. B) Because it has high temperatures and little rain. C) Because it has a rugged and mountainous terrain. D) Because it has dense rain forests and high humidity. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because it has high temperatures and little rain. 17. Paano masolusyonan ang mga problema sa ating pamayanan? A) Kung lahat tayo ay makikialam sa mga bagay-bagay sa ating kapaligiran. B) Kapag ang bawat isa ay nakikikabaka sa problema na may kinalaman ang lahat ng tao sa lipunan. C) Kung tayo ay mag-aaral nang mabuti para sa kinabukasan. D) Kapag ang mga politiko ay may malasakit sa bawat Pilipino. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Kapag ang bawat isa ay nakikikabaka sa problema na may kinalaman ang lahat ng tao sa lipunan. 18. Deforestation is a major environmental problem in Africa because it causes A) Floods so countries must build more dams. B) Drought leading to an unequal distribution of water. C) Poor water quality due to parasites. D) Poor soil which leads to poor harvests. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Poor soil which leads to poor harvests. 19. One effect of acid rain is that ..... A) Rivers and lakes become polluted when it rains. B) Rivers and lakes do not become polluted when it rains. C) Only rivers become polluted when it rains. D) Only lakes become polluted when it rains. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rivers and lakes become polluted when it rains. 20. Natural habitats that support different kinds of animal and plant life A) Habitats. B) Ecosystems. C) Houses. D) The gym. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ecosystems. 21. Which is a cause of acid rain? A) Coal burning factories. B) Solar power sources. C) Farms and forests. D) Wind turbines blowing poison gases. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Coal burning factories. 22. Costs and benefits are measured only in terms of money. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 23. What is the definition of 'local'? A) From a small area, especially of a country. B) Found all over the world. C) Living in the wild. D) Related to climate change. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) From a small area, especially of a country. 24. Which of these would have the BIGGEST impact on the interaction between India and China? A) Three Gorges Dam. B) Himalayan Mountains. C) Pollution of the Ganges. D) Flooding of the Yellow River. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Himalayan Mountains. 25. What affect does the Sahel's climate and physical characteristics have on population distribution? A) Few people live here. B) Many people live here. C) There is no effect. D) None of the above. 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