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Environmental Studies

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Environmental studies focus on the complex interactions between human societies and the natural world, emphasizing sustainability and conservation. Core topics include climate change adaptation, ecological footprint reduction, and habitat restoration strategies. This hub offers targeted practice questions for students preparing for general awareness and environmental science sections.

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Environmental Studies Questions

Multiple choice

What is meant by the term “human footprint?" 

  1. It is a measurement of Earth’s natural resources.

  2. It is a measurement of Earth’s human population.

  3. It is a measurement of how humans affect the environment.

  4. It is a measurement of how the environment impacts humans.

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The term "human footprint" (or ecological footprint) refers to the impact of human activities on the environment. It measures how much of the Earth's resources and ecosystems are used and modified by human populations.

Multiple choice

Which of these gives valid environmental computing issues?

  1. Energy, Disposal

  2. Energy, Design

  3. Disposal, Testing

  4. Design, Testing
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Explanation

Energy consumption during use and the environmental impact of hardware disposal are the two major environmental concerns in computing. Design and testing are important but are not primarily categorized as environmental issues.

Multiple choice

Define "sustainable use".

  1. using an ecosystem's resources to meet our needs

  2. sustaining fossil fuels in the Earth

  3. using carbon dioxide to fuel cars

  4. variety of living things
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sustainable use involves managing natural resources in a way that meets current human needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Multiple choice

Explain the meaning of the term 'in situ conservation'.

  1. Conserving a species outside its natural environment

  2. Conserving a species in its natural environment or habitat

  3. Conserving a species in a zoo

  4. Conserving a species by in vitro fertilisation

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B Correct answer
Explanation

In situ conservation involves protecting species in their natural environment. Ex situ conservation, by contrast, involves protecting species outside their natural habitat, such as in zoos or seed banks.

Multiple choice physics towards green energy non-conventional sources of energy electric energy generation and environment renewable and non-renewable energy

The resource that can be used again and again after due processing are called.

  1. Abiotic resources

  2. Natural resources

  3. Cyclical resources

  4. Human-made resources
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Cyclical resources are those that can be reused or recycled through natural or human-made processes, making them available for use again after appropriate processing.

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

Balancing the need to use resources and also conserve them for the future is called __________.

  1. Sustainable development

  2. Resource conservation

  3. Resource development

  4. Human resource development
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Explanation

  • Balancing the need to use resources and also conserve them for the future is called Sustainable development.
  • Sustainable development is the process of utilizing natural resources for human development without completely depleting them but by sustaining the ability of nature to continue to provide this resources.

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

The process of planting trees where there were no trees previously is called __________.

  1. afforestation

  2. reforestation

  3. deforestation

  4. none of the above
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Explanation

Afforestation is the process of planting trees and forming a forest where there were no trees before.

Afforestation is different from reforestation. Reforestation is bringing back the forests which were destroyed because of deforestation.

Special afforestation programs include vanmahotsav, haritha haram etc

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

Process of restoring a forest that once existed is called ________.

  1. afforestation

  2. reforestation

  3. deforestation

  4. both A and B
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Reforestation is bringing back the forests which were destroyed because of deforestation.

It is different from afforestation. Afforestation is a process of planting trees and forming a forest where there were no trees before.

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

The process of conversion of fertile land into barren land over a course of time is called ___________.

  1. deforestation

  2. desertification

  3. reforestation

  4. none of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Process of conversion of fertile land into barren land over a course of time is called desertification

Deserts cover 20 to 33% of the Earth’s land surface, and can be found in the tropics, at the poles, and in many places of the earth. Desert soils are formed where there is scanty rainfall.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the belief that humans have a duty to protect and preserve the environment?

  1. Environmental stewardship

  2. Ecocentrism

  3. Biocentrism

  4. Anthropocentrism
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Explanation

Environmental stewardship is the belief that humans have a duty to protect and preserve the environment for future generations.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the belief that humans are responsible for the environmental problems facing the planet?

  1. Anthropocentrism

  2. Biocentrism

  3. Ecocentrism

  4. Environmental stewardship
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Explanation

Anthropocentrism is the belief that humans are the most important species on Earth and that all other living things exist to serve human needs. This belief has led to the environmental problems facing the planet today.