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Practice Level 3 – Natural Resources – set -1
Total questions: 29
1.
Which process in the nitrogen cycle converts nitrates in the soil back into nitrogen gas?
Nitrification
Denitrification
Nitrogen fixation
Ammonification
None
2.
Which of the following substances can act as a precursor to both acid rain and photochemical smog?
Sulphur dioxide
Carbon monoxide
Nitrogen oxides
Particulate matter
None
3.
Which advanced irrigation method uses sensors and automation to optimize water use for crops?
Drip irrigation
Sprinkler irrigation
Precision irrigation
Surface irrigation
None
4.
Which process converts coal into a cleaner, synthetic gas that can be used for power generation?
Coal gasification
Fractional distillation
Carbonization
Pyrolysis
None
5.
What is the primary environmental concern associated with the discharge of untreated sewage into water bodies?
Eutrophication
Thermal pollution
Sedimentation
Acidification
None
6.
Which greenhouse gas has the shortest atmospheric lifetime but a much higher global warming potential compared to CO2?
Methane
Nitrous oxide
CFCs
Ozone
None
7.
Which conservation strategy involves the management of entire ecosystems rather than individual species?
In-situ conservation
Ex-situ conservation
Ecosystem-based management
Species-specific management
None
8.
Which renewable energy technology uses mirrors or lenses to concentrate sunlight onto a small area to generate high temperatures for electricity production?
Photovoltaic solar power
Solar thermal energy
Wind power
Geothermal energy
None
9.
Which of the following processes is a major natural carbon sink that helps mitigate climate change?
Photosynthesis in forests
Volcanic eruptions
Combustion of fossil fuels
Deforestation
None
10.
Which soil conservation technique involves planting crops in a pattern that reduces water runoff and erosion on sloped land?
Contour farming
Terracing
Strip cropping
No-till farming
None
11.
Which process in the water cycle involves the downward movement of water through soil and rock layers to replenish groundwater?
Percolation
Evaporation
Transpiration
Sublimation
None
12.
Which technology is used in power plants to remove sulphur dioxide from exhaust gases before they are released into the atmosphere?
Flue-gas desulfurization
Electrostatic precipitator
Catalytic converter
Baghouse filter
None
13.
Which of the following renewable resources can be produced from agricultural waste?
Biomass energy
Geothermal energy
Wind energy
Tidal energy
None
14.
What is the primary effect of heavy metal contamination on human health?
Neurological damage
Increased oxygen levels in blood
Enhanced immune response
Improved digestion
None
15.
Which human activity is least likely to contribute to soil erosion?
Planting cover crops
Overgrazing
Deforestation
Construction activities
None
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