Environmental Studies · Geography

Environmental Studies

4,969 Questions

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.

Climate Change AdaptationSustainability ConceptsHabitat RestorationCarbon FootprintEcological Conservation

Environmental Studies Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the follow is NOT a natural resource:

  1. Renewable Resources

  2. Exhaustible Resources

  3. Continuous Resources

  4. Useful Resources
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Natural resources are materials provided by nature. 'Useful resources' is a broad, subjective category that can include man-made items, so it is not a classification of a natural resource.

Multiple choice evs interdependence in our environment meaning of environment significance of biodiversity habitat and adaptation

The environment is composed of

  1. Lithosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere

  2. Lithosphere and Stratosphere

  3. Troposphere and Stratosphere

  4. Lithosphere and Hydrosphere
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Lithosphere consists of the earth's core, the mantle, crust, ocean floor, mountains, sand, rocks, etc.
Hydrosphere is made of everything that includes water such as oceans, rivers, lakes, rain and ice caps.
Atmosphere is made of gasses such as oxygen, hydrogen, water vapor, ozone, and the wind.
All the three make up the environment. 
Thus, the correct answer is option 'Lithosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere'.
Multiple choice zoology meaning of life level of biological organization in animals introduction to tissues basics of ecology

Which of the following includes all living organisms and all life-supporting regions of the Earth?

  1. Biosphere

  2. Ionosphere

  3. Stratosphere

  4. Lithosphere
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The biosphere is the biological component of earth systems, which also include the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, etc. The biosphere includes all living organisms on earth, together with the dead organic matter produced by them. 

Thus, the correct answer is option A.

Multiple choice zoology meaning of life level of biological organization in animals introduction to tissues basics of ecology

When biosphere turns into human dominated environment, it is called as

  1. Noosphere

  2. Troposphere

  3. Mesosphere

  4. Man sphere
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Human species more powerful than others in his ability to manipulate the environment. Man has created new artificial ecosystems - cities, where soil has been covered with concrete and steel. Man also changes weather year round to suit his needs. All this has finally changed the biosphere into a human-dominant environment, called as noosphere. This self-sufficient biosphere is being used by man as a means of resources for himself unmindful of the needs of other organisms.

Multiple choice

The four steps in the water cycle are

  1. evaporation, precipitation, collection, and groundwater.

  2. evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

  3. runoff, precipitation, wetlands, and condensation.

  4. saltwater, fresh water, condensation, and evaporation.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The primary stages of the water cycle are evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection (or runoff/accumulation).

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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

Which of the following is/are not an economic resource?

  1. Air

  2. Water

  3. Sunlight

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In economics, resources are generally defined as things that are scarce and have a cost. Air, water, and sunlight are typically considered free goods (non-economic resources) because they are abundant and do not have a price in their natural state.

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

Which of the following is not a classification of resources based on the ownership?

  1. Renewable resources

  2. Community owned

  3. Individual resources

  4. National resources.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Based on ownership the resources are classified as

  • Individual: Resources owned by an individual. Example-land owned by a farmer.
  • Community: Resources owned by a community. Example-graveyard
  • National resources: Resources owned by a nations government. Examples-roads, railways etc.
  • International Resources: Resources regulate by International bodies like oceans and seas.

Among the given options all the sources are classified based on the ownership except renewable resources which is type of classification based on the availability.

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

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable energy source?

  1. Solar energy

  2. Wind energy

  3. Forests

  4. Minerals
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Based on the availability, resources are classified as renewable and non-renewable.

Non-renewable: these are the sources that cannot be renewed and available in limited quantities. Examples include coal, nuclear, oil, and natural gas

Example of a non-renewable energy source from the following is minerals

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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

Under which of the following types of resources can tidal energy be put?

  1. Replenishable

  2. Non-renewable resources

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Tidal energy is converting the energy of tides into more useful form of energy/power for eg Electricity. It functions under water. Since it could be renewed or used again and again it is of the replenish-able type.

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.