Earth Space Science Sustainability Quiz

Decreasing the use of pesticides and herbicides can help agricultural sustainability

Good land and production practices can help increase greenhouse gas emissions

Increases in the world's population will require an increase in sustainable practices

More than 50% of ecosystems are currently being used unsustainably

Building green can help conserve natural resources and reduce carbon dioxide emissions

Which of the following is not a direct consequence of groundwater use? A. Reduced water storage B. Increased surface water levels C. Reduced river flow D. Decreased spring discharge

How do conservation tillage practices in agriculture benefit the soil? A. They increase soil erosion rates B. They decrease water absorption C. They decrease water storage D. They increase soil nutrient levels

Which of the following is not a way in which carbon sequestration can benefit soil? A. Decreased erosion B. Increased water quality C. Increased water storage D. Increased soil quality

How can recycling materials lead to environmental sustainability? A. Recycling materials helps decrease the amount of new materials taken from the environment B. Recycling materials helps increase the rate of carbon sequestration C. By recycling materials, the amount of biomass available for energy purposes is increased D. All of the above

Energy sustainability can best be achieved by using _____. A. Nonrenewable energy sources B. Renewable energy sources C. Carbon sequestration D. Recycled plastics