
IGCSE Environmental Management
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- Q1Which of the following is a renewable energy source?Solar powerNatural gasCoalOil30s
- Q2What is the main cause of acid rain?DeforestationEmissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxidesExposure to ultraviolet radiationEmissions of carbon dioxide30s
- Q3What is the primary goal of sustainable agriculture?To preserve and enhance soil qualityTo maximize profits for the farmerTo increase yields at all costsTo use pesticides and fertilizers as much as possible30s
- Q4What is ecosystem diversity?The variety of habitats available for different speciesThe variety of genetic traits within a speciesThe variety of different ecosystems in an areaThe variety of species within an ecosystem30s
- Q5What is the main cause of global climate change?Volcanic activityChanges in the Earth's orbitNatural fluctuations in solar outputIncreased concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere30s
- Q6What is eutrophication?The physical destruction of an ecosystemThe loss of genetic diversity within a speciesThe excess growth of plants and algae in a body of water due to the presence of excessive nutrientsThe decline in population size of a particular species30s
- Q7Which of the following is not a renewable resource?Solar energyOilWind energyHydro energy30s
- Q8What is the purpose of a biodiversity hotspot?To increase agricultural productionTo attract touristsTo reduce carbon emissionsTo protect areas with a high number of species and endangered species30s
- Q9What is the difference between weather and climate?Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term atmospheric patternsWeather refers to long-term atmospheric patterns, while climate refers to short-term atmospheric conditionsWeather and climate are the same thingWeather refers to atmospheric conditions at night, while climate refers to atmospheric conditions during the day30s
- Q10What is the term for a material that can be broken down into harmless substances by natural processes?Non-renewableToxicBiodegradableRecyclable30s
- Q11What does the term 'fisheries' refer to?The commercial harvesting of fish and other marine lifeThe management of marine protected areasThe study of marine lifeThe breeding of fish30s
- Q12What is overfishing?The practice of catching too many fish to sustain the populationThe practice of releasing fish into the wildThe practice of fishing in protected areasThe practice of breeding fish in captivity30s
- Q13What is a common consequence of overfishing?The decline or collapse of fish populationsThe migration of fish to other areasThe increase in fish populationsThe development of new fishing technologies30s
- Q14What is the difference between sustainable and unsustainable fishing practices?Sustainable fishing practices don't take into account the ecological impact of fishing, while unsustainable practices doSustainable fishing practices are more expensive than unsustainable practicesSustainable fishing practices ensure that fish populations are not depleted, while unsustainable practices lead to overfishingThere is no difference between sustainable and unsustainable fishing practices30s
- Q15What is a bycatch?The practice of releasing undersized fish back into the oceanThe intentional capture of small fish for baitThe unintentional capture of non-target species during fishing operationsThe practice of breeding fish in captivity30s