Environmental Studies: Grade 9
Explore key concepts in environmental studies for Grade 9, including ecosystems, biodiversity, pollution, and conservation.
Includes
Standards
Topics
Environmental Studies: Grade 9
Name:
Date:
Score:
Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show all your work where applicable.
1. Which of the following is NOT a major cause of biodiversity loss?
Habitat destruction
Pollution
Sustainable agriculture
Climate change
2. Which greenhouse gas is primarily responsible for global warming?
Oxygen
Methane
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen
3. The variety of life in an ecosystem is known as .
4. The process by which pollutants accumulate in organisms at higher trophic levels is called .
5. Explain the concept of an ecological footprint and why it is important.
6. Renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, contribute to climate change.
True
False
7. Deforestation can lead to soil erosion and desertification.
True
False
8. Observe the image below depicting deforestation. In your own words, describe two significant environmental impacts of this activity.
