Test Your Environmental IQ

Test Your Environmental IQ

Take this quiz to test your knowledge on environmental science and issues related to the environment.

published on June 23
1/10

What is the main cause of air pollution?

What is the main cause of air pollution?
Overpopulation
Deforestation
Burning fossil fuels
Industrial waste
2/10

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

Coal
Natural gas
Solar power
Nuclear power
3/10

What is the greenhouse effect?

Cooling effect of the Earth's atmosphere
Warming of the Earth's atmosphere due to trapped heat
Purification of the air by plants
A method of organic farming
4/10

Which gas is most responsible for global warming?

Which gas is most responsible for global warming?
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Carbon dioxide
Methane
5/10

What is the primary cause of water pollution in rivers and oceans?

What is the primary cause of water pollution in rivers and oceans?
Plastic waste
Sewage discharge
Industrial chemicals
Agricultural runoff
6/10

What is the main factor contributing to deforestation?

Urbanization
Climate change
Logging and agriculture
Wildfires
7/10

Which marine animal is most affected by plastic pollution?

Which marine animal is most affected by plastic pollution?
Whales
Dolphins
Sea turtles
Sharks
8/10

What is the main cause of coral reef bleaching?

What is the main cause of coral reef bleaching?
Ocean acidification
Overfishing
Rising sea temperatures
Sedimentation
9/10

What is the term for the gradual increase in the Earth's average temperature?

Global cooling
Heatwave
Global warming
Climate change
10/10

Which environmental organization focuses on wildlife conservation?

Greenpeace
Sierra Club
World Wildlife Fund
Friends of the Earth