Eco-Literacy Test
What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?
a) Sunlight
b) Wind
c) Water
d) Soil
Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?
a) Solar energy
b) Natural gas
c) Wind energy
d) Biomass
Which of the following is the most significant contributor to climate change?
a) Deforestation
b) Increased use of fossil fuels
c) Overfishing
d) Excessive irrigation
What does biodiversity refer to?
a) The number of different species in an ecosystem
b) The number of plants in a forest
c) The variety of ecosystems in the world
d) The number of resources in a habitat
What is the greenhouse effect?
a) The process by which plants release oxygen
b) The trapping of the sun’s warmth in the Earth’s atmosphere
c) The warming of the oceans
d) The depletion of the ozone layer
Which of the following is a key factor in reducing the carbon footprint of a community?
a) Increasing the use of coal
b) Reducing waste and promoting recycling
c) Decreasing energy efficiency
d) Expanding urban sprawl
What is the largest source of pollution in the oceans?
a) Plastic waste
b) Oil spills
c) Industrial waste
d) Sewage
Which gas is primarily responsible for acid rain?
a) Oxygen
b) Carbon dioxide
c) Sulfur dioxide
d) Nitrous oxide
What is sustainable agriculture?
a) Using synthetic fertilizers to maximize crop yields
b) A farming practice that conserves resources and maintains soil health
c) Using genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to increase productivity
d) Clearing forests for large-scale farming
Which of the following is a characteristic of a sustainable city?
a) High carbon emissions
b) Increased reliance on fossil fuels
c) Efficient public transportation and renewable energy sources
d) Minimal recycling programs
True/False
The ozone layer helps protect life on Earth by blocking harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the
sun. (True/False)
The process of deforestation contributes to climate change by reducing the amount of carbon
dioxide absorbed by trees. (True/False)
Renewable energy sources include coal, oil, and natural gas. (True/False)
Organic farming practices tend to avoid synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. (True/False)
Recycling aluminum requires less energy than producing new aluminum. (True/False)
Overfishing has no impact on marine ecosystems. (True/False)
The concept of “ecological footprint” refers to the amount of natural resources used by an
individual, organization, or community. (True/False)
Greenhouse gases like methane and carbon dioxide are only harmful when emitted in large
quantities. (True/False)
The concept of "zero waste" encourages reducing, reusing, and recycling to avoid sending waste
to landfills. (True/False)
Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the concept of "circular economy"?
a) A system where waste is minimized, and materials are reused or recycled
b) A model where products are disposed of after use
c) A system where production is only based on natural resources
d) A linear process from production to disposal
What is the term for an organism that is critical to the structure of an ecosystem, often with few
individuals having a large impact on the environment?
a) Keystone species
b) Invasive species
c) Endangered species
d) Predatory species
Which type of energy does not rely on fossil fuels?
a) Hydropower
b) Natural gas
c) Coal
d) Oil
Which of the following is an example of a carbon sink?
a) Industrial plants
b) Forests
c) Agricultural fields
d) Urban areas
What is the primary benefit of using electric vehicles (EVs)?
a) They reduce dependence on renewable energy
b) They do not produce carbon emissions while driving
c) They require more fossil fuels to operate
d) They produce significant air pollution
Answers:
a) Sunlight
b) Natural gas
b) Increased use of fossil fuels
a) The number of different species in an ecosystem
b) The trapping of the sun’s warmth in the Earth’s atmosphere
b) Reducing waste and promoting recycling
a) Plastic waste
c) Sulfur dioxide
b) A farming practice that conserves resources and maintains soil health
c) Efficient public transportation and renewable energy sources
True
True
False
True
True
False
True
False
True
True
b) Use of fossil fuels and industrial emissions
b) Use of fossil fuels and industrial emissions
a) Excessive logging and land clearing
d) Habitat destruction and climate change
c) Unsustainable fishing practices
a) A system where waste is minimized, and materials are reused or recycled
a) Keystone species
a) Hydropower
b) Forests
b) They do not produce carbon emissions while driving
