BPP Environmental Studies 1

Question 1

What is the main cause of global warming according to current scientific consensus?

Accepted Answer

Greenhouse gas emissions from human activities

Answer

The burning of fossil fuels and deforestation release greenhouse gases like CO₂ that trap heat in the atmosphere, causing the planet to warm.

Question 2

What is biodiversity?

Accepted Answer

The diversity of life forms in an ecosystem

Answer

Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms—species, genes, and ecosystems—found on Earth, which is essential for healthy ecosystems.

Question 3

What are renewable energy sources?

Accepted Answer

Solar, wind, and hydroelectric power

Answer

Renewable energy sources are naturally replenished on human timescales and include solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biomass energy.

Question 4

What is deforestation?

Accepted Answer

The large-scale removal of forests

Answer

Deforestation is the large-scale clearing or removal of forests, often for agriculture, logging, or urban development, leading to habitat loss and carbon release.

Question 5

What does recycling accomplish?

Accepted Answer

Reduces raw material consumption and waste

Answer

Recycling converts used materials into new products, reducing the need for raw materials, saving energy, and decreasing the amount of waste sent to landfills.

BPP - Bachelor’s Preparatory Programme Practice Test

BPP - Bachelor’s Preparatory Programme Practice Test

BPP Environmental Studies 1