Science Practice Quiz 264

Q1.What is linked with our ability to maintain and preserve the life support system?

A. The future of our planet and its people B. The development of new technologies C. The growth of the economy D. The increase in population

Q2.Which of the following is a principle of sustainable development mentioned in the text?

A. Maximise the depletion of natural resources B. Respect and care for all forms of life C. Ignore the diversity of life D. Increase damage to natural systems

Q3.What does the text say about the use of renewable resources?

A. They should be used unsustainably B. All uses must be sustainable C. They can be used without limits D. They are not important

Q4.Which of the following is NOT a principle of sustainable development?

A. Improve the quality of human life B. Conserve the earth’s vitality and diversity C. Minimise the depletion of natural resources D. Maximise the use of non-renewable resources

Q5.What does the text say about the diversity of life on earth?

A. It should be ignored B. It should be conserved C. It is not important D. It should be increased artificially

Q6.What does the text say about damage to natural environmental systems?

A. It should be maximised B. It should be minimised C. It is unavoidable D. It is beneficial

Q7.What would happen if the resource referred to by Rahim disappeared?

A. Pearl, swan and dough would not exist B. Only humans would survive C. Wind would become more powerful D. Stones would become more valuable

Q8.Which of the following is NOT listed as a major factor leading to fresh water shortages?

A. Increasing population B. Rising standards of living C. Decreasing urbanisation D. Rising demands for food and cash crops

Q9.How does the text define a biosphere reserve?

A. Series of protected areas linked through a global network, intended to demonstrate the relationship between conservation and development B. A natural area designated to protect the ecological integrity of one or more ecosystems for the present and the future generations C. An international agreement between governments to regulate wildlife trade D. A programme encouraging school children to bird watch and visit nature camps

Q10.What has led to large scale destruction of forest cover and arable land?

A. Natural disasters B. Growing population and their ever growing demand C. Climate change D. Industrialization

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Science Practice Quiz 264