IGCSE Environmental Management Practice Test

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• Which category describes a species at very high risk of extinction in the wild?
• The zone of earthquake activity along the upper portion of a sinking plate, as it scrapes past the opposing plate, in a subduction zone
• What describes a diagram showing producers, consumers, and decomposers connected by feeding relationships?
• Which term describes the process of forming new oceanic crust at divergent plate boundaries?
• Which term is used for an undesirable plant that grows where it's not wanted?
• A layer on the soil surface used to reduce water evaporation is called what?
• Which term is used for the upper part of Earth's crust rich in silica and aluminum?
• What term refers to fish or other animals caught unintentionally?
• Term for a resource such as coal, oil, or natural gas formed from ancient organic matter?
• A naturally occurring inorganic substance with a specific chemical composition is known as what?
• What is the term for the maximum amount of water the soil can absorb?
• Which term describes an organism that produces its own food, usually via photosynthesis?
• What is the term for responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people?
• Which term describes the movement of water through a semi-permeable membrane along a concentration gradient?
• Which term describes an aquifer where water is under pressure?
• Which diagram is used to show the population's age and gender structure?
• What term describes a situation where the number of fish caught is greater than the rate at which they reproduce?
• Which farming approach maximizes yield by using more inputs on smaller land areas?
• What term describes using living organisms to remove contaminants from a site?
• Which volcano erupts at least 1000 cubic kilometers of material?
• Which term describes the atmospheric condition where temperature increases with height, contrary to normal decrease?
• Which layer is the rigid outer shell of the Earth, consisting of the crust and the upper mantle?
• What term describes the relationship between how much is available and how much is wanted?
• What is the entrance to a horizontal mine called?
• What is the term for water found on the surface of lakes, rivers and swamps?
• Which term denotes methods used to prevent pregnancy?
• The area around a country's coastline which is under that country's control?
• A ship with two layers of wall between sea and cargo, reducing risk of oil spills?
• The period of time in population growth when the organism is adapting and growth is slow is called what?
• The movement of minerals from the ocean floor upward by currents is called what?
• An organism that only eats meat.
• What is the process called when water is absorbed into the soil?
• Which term means the protection or management of natural areas?
• Which process describes nutrients leaching from land into a body of water, causing algal blooms and deoxygenation?
• Which term describes a green pigment involved in photosynthesis?
• Which term describes tall mountains formed by alternating lava and ash layers?
• A species found in only one geographic location is described as:
• A dug-out cavity in rock that stores groundwater is known as a ...
• What term describes organisms whose DNA has been engineered?
• Between which atmospheric layers is the mesopause located, a region where temperature remains nearly constant?
• Which term is defined as the combination of one or more minerals?
• The shallowest section of seawater is called the eutrophic zone.
• What term refers to the collection of rainwater?
• Which term refers to the government policy intended to reduce the birth rate?
• Which term describes land becoming desert-like due to environmental processes?
• Which term refers to the movement of rock or soil fragments?
• The process all living things need to live and carry out life processes is called what?
• Very hot gases, ash and volcanic bombs are categorized as what?
• Mudflow of volcanic material is called what?
• Which geological feature is formed when two tectonic plates collide and buckle upward?
• A depression in the ocean floor that runs parallel to a destructive plate boundary is called what?
• Which farming practice focuses on rearing livestock?
• What is the process where gas changes to liquid?
• Which term describes a frame of known area used to sample organisms that do not move?
• Which process separates two liquids?
• An organism that makes its own food is called what?
• What term describes a lump of soil that stops water running down a hill?
• Which measure describes the number of live births per 1000 people per year?
• What term describes water that is safe to drink?
• Which term refers to a type of surface mining?
• Which term denotes a vessel used to heat water and convert it to steam?
• Which term describes farming that maximizes the yield from an area and uses a large amount of resources?
• Porous rock which stores water is called?
• Which term describes a species that is widespread and in abundance?
• Which conservation status indicates a species is not currently at risk and is widespread?
• What term means a severe shortage of food in a population?
• In coastal waters, the upward movement of nutrient-rich water from deeper layers is known as what?
• Which term refers to disease-causing microorganisms?
• Which term describes the natural breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces?
• Rock formed from the accumulation of organic matter or eroded rock particles
• Which term best describes a unit to limit fishing?
• What is molten rock below the Earth's surface called?
• Which process is the nutrient enrichment of a water body leading to algal blooms and oxygen depletion?
• The concentration of a substance becomes higher at progressively higher levels in the food chain
• What soil type is a mixture of sand, silt and clay, providing good structure?
• A broad volcano with gently sloping sides
• What is the term for the death of vegetation starting at leaf tips and moving inward?
• What term describes a rapid increase in population growth?
• A broad volcano formed by layers of cooling lava is called what?
• Which chemical is used to control fungi?
• A diagram that represents the number of organisms at each trophic level is called what?
• A pollutant emitted directly from the source is known as what?
• Which phenomenon describes irregular warming of the Pacific Ocean along with reversal of trade winds?
• Which term describes the rapid growth of algae populations?
• Which term describes a species that is restricted to a single geographic area?
• What is the rapid increase in an algae population called?
• Which mantle process involves hot molten rock rising, cooling in the asthenosphere, and pulling apart the lithosphere?
• Which health condition arises from insufficient intake of essential nutrients?
• Which natural process in the Earth's mantle drives plate movement by circulating heat?
• Which term describes the rock or soil layer that lies on top of an economically viable mineral deposit?
• What is the term for the series of organisms through which energy is transferred by eating and being eaten?
• Which term describes the complete set of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system?
• The frequency with which attempts to obtain a desired material are successful is called the?
• Which term describes a plant growing in an inappropriate place?
• Which device is used to hold fuel as it is burned?
• What is water that flows through permeable rocks and soil called?
• Waste matter from domestic establishments
• Which group of chemicals is typically emitted as gases from evaporation and contributes to air pollution?
• Which term describes an organism that only eats plants?
• Which term refers to the living, organic components of an environment?
• What rock type forms when existing rocks are altered by heat and pressure?
• The build up of a substance in the body of a living thing
• The specific role of organisms within an ecosystem is called what?
• Which term describes the layer on the soil surface used to conserve moisture?
• What is the process of breaking rocks open using water, sand and chemicals?
• The closed end of a fishing net.
• Which process describes rainfall being captured by leaves or canopy and not reaching the ground?
• What is the term for the volume of water that flows within a given time?
• A gravitational force that causes an oceanic plate to move away from a mid-ocean ridge into a subduction zone is called what?
• What term refers to the low pressure belt near the equator that migrates seasonally?
• Which term refers to species with small populations that are at risk of extinction?
• Which term describes plants that contain nitrogen-fixing bacteria in their roots to provide nitrates?
• Which term is a rock formed from cooling magma?
• Which term describes water that is salty, but not as salty as seawater?
• What is the name of the direction from which the wind nearby always blows in a particular area?
• Which term describes the movement of infiltrated water down through soil layers?
• What is the term for molten rock that exists beneath the Earth's surface?
• Which term refers to a piece of lithosphere that moves slowly on the asthenosphere?
• An organism that carries a disease-producing organism or parasite is known as a what?
• Which farming technique minimizes soil erosion by following the land's natural contours?
• Which diagram shows the distribution of a population by age and gender?
• Which term describes the physical properties of rock?
• When water is available, but there is not enough money to extract or treat it?
• Which atmospheric condition involves an increase in temperature with height, contrary to the normal decrease?
• Which term describes the maritime zone where a country has rights to explore and exploit marine resources beyond its coastal waters?
• What is the measure of the amount of matter in an object per unit volume?
• In population growth, which phase shows no net growth in the population?
• Which term describes population growth that starts fast and then levels off?
• The green pigment which traps light energy for photosynthesis.
• A group of populations of different species that live together.
• A plant-like, photosynthetic organism that lacks roots, stems and leaves is known as what?
• The conditions necessary for health
• The process of wearing away rock or soil by wind, water, or ice is known as:
• A range of methods used to stop pregnancy?
• What term refers to a structure that holds potable water for a community?
• What term describes water that cannot pass through a material?
• Sprays containing fine particles that become suspended in the atmosphere are called?
• The top layer of the mantle is the what?
• A vessel used to store potable water.
• A type of sub-surface mining
• An organism that lives in or on another organism is called what?
• Which natural environment stores carbon?
• Which term means growing plants without soil?
• Information gathered about the Earth's surface from above is called what?
• What is the term for the rock or soil on top of an economically viable mineral deposit?
• Which growth pattern describes a population increasing at a constant percentage per unit time?
• What is the term for the disappearance of a species from Earth?
• What term refers to a gas that traps heat energy in the atmosphere?
• Which term describes the horizontal movement of surface water in the sea due to wind?
• What term describes a substance used to kill weeds?
• Which term describes the method of gathering information about the Earth from space using sensors?
• The stable community characteristics of an area which persist as long as the climate doesn't change.
• What term describes the movement of people into or out of a country?
• A naturally occurring event which will have a negative impact on people is best described as which term?
• What term refers to all the organisms of one species living in a defined area?
• Which term describes the oceanic crust that is rich in magnesium and silica?
• The point on the Earth's surface directly above the earthquake's focus is called the:
• What is the health condition called when a person does not have enough of the right nutrients?
• What term means water which runs over the ground into rivers?
• Which word means derived from living organisms?
• Which term describes the production of crops from land?
• New oceanic crust is formed at a constructive plate boundary
• Organisms that break down the dead remains of other organisms
• Which term describes a permeable barrier, either artificial or organic, used to reduce the impact of wind on an area?
• What term describes organisms whose DNA has been engineered?
• Which term refers to the legal limit of fish that can be caught?
• The number of deaths per 1000 people per year
• Which chemical is used to control fungi on crops?
• Which is an igneous rock formed by cooling lava?
• Which soil is typically fertile and generally contains a balanced mix of sand, silt and clay?
• Which term describes an organism that can carry pathogens and transmit them to others?
• Which rock type forms from the deposition and consolidation of sediment?
• Birth rate minus death rate equals what?
• What is the term for the mixture of hot gases, ash and volcanic bombs ejected during an eruption?
• Which process involves the movement of water molecules through a semi-permeable membrane down a concentration gradient?
• Which diagram displays the number of organisms at each trophic level in a community?
• Which term is the build-up of a substance in the body of a living thing?
• Which farming system focuses on rearing livestock?
• A volcano made up of just lava, thick and slow-flowing, creating steep sides is known as which type?
• Where furrows caused by ploughing follow the contours of the land?
• Which term describes the boundary where the oceanic plate sinks beneath the continental plate?
• Which process removes salt from water?
• What is the term for a rock that contains a large amount of valuable material, making it viable to mine?
• Which term refers to the chemical properties of rock?
• Which term describes a broad volcano formed by layers of cooling lava?
• The movement of solutes through soil is called what?
• The amount of water in the soil before rainfall is called?
• A farming system that combines growing crops and rearing livestock is called what?
• Which natural environment takes in more carbon dioxide through photosynthesis than it produces through respiration?
• Which term describes the practice of growing other crops between the main rows to maximize space and nutrients?
• Which term refers to a hole dug into rock where water is stored?
• Which volcano type is formed by alternating layers of lava and ash?
• Which rock type forms from the transformation of existing rocks under heat and pressure?
• Which term describes a broad volcano with gently sloping sides?
• A resource that cannot be replaced and is finite is called what?
• In an ecosystem, which diagram shows the distribution of energy among trophic levels?
• Which conservation status best describes a species that is widespread and abundant?
• The term for the point on the Earth's surface directly above the earthquake's focus is called the:
• What term refers to growing plants without soil?
• What term describes the factor that is in the shortest supply relative to demand?
• Which gas is described as a greenhouse gas in climate discussions?
• Which term describes the shallow, nutrient-rich water layer near the surface that supports high primary production?
• Which rock is an intrusive igneous rock?
• Which term denotes rock formed by the deposition and consolidation of sediment?
• Which term describes the growth rate of a population as births minus deaths?
• An artificial lake where water is stored is a what?
• Which term is used to describe a sampling frame of known area for non-moving organisms?
• Which device is used to heat water and convert it into steam?
• A natural hazard which has caused great destruction and people affected are unable to cope is best described as which term?
• Which term is the concentration of a substance becoming higher at higher trophic levels?
• Tall, cone-shaped mountains in which layers of lava alternate with layers of ash.
• In village water supply, which structure stores potable water and uses gravity for distribution?
• Which term refers to a pollutant released directly into the atmosphere from a source?
• Which term describes water that is safe for human consumption?
• What term describes an area where a continent is being stretched?
• Adding chlorine-based solutions to water to kill bacteria.
• What is the term for disease-causing microorganisms?
• An inert gas is known as what?
• Which term describes the non-living, physical components of an environment?
• The measure of the compactness
• Which term describes the movement of people into or out of a country for settlement?
• In seismology, the location inside the Earth where an earthquake rupture starts is called the ...
• What is the term for a large sea wave caused by disturbance of the sea floor during tectonic activity?
• Which term refers to the non-living components of an environment?
• The land management practice that creates flat, stepped areas on slopes to reduce runoff?
• Which term describes a natural environment that absorbs more carbon dioxide than it releases?
• Which is the phenomenon called when loose, water-saturated sediments behave like a liquid during an earthquake?
• Which term describes the composition of the oceanic crust, rich in silica and magnesium?
• Which term describes the boundary where the oceanic plate subduces into the mantle?
• Which process uses boiling and condensation to separate liquids?
• What machine converts kinetic energy into electricity?
• The time between peak rainfall and peak discharge is known as what?
• In a food chain, what term is used for a feeding level?
• Which farming method uses a large area with relatively little input per unit area?
• What term means the disappearance of a species from the planet?
• Which term refers to fish or other animals caught but not the target of the fishing effort?
• Which phenomenon refers to a sudden, fast-moving water surge after submarine landslides or earthquakes?
• The physical process that wears away rocks over time is called ...
• Which term describes a large, deep geological feature formed at subduction zones, often associated with earthquakes and volcanoes?
• The maximum size of a population that the environment can support.
• The creation of methane from the break down of organic matter in an anaerobic digester
• A barrier of trees used to shelter an area from wind is a ...
• Which term describes land becoming barren due to loss of fertility?
• Continental crust
• Which diagram shows the proportion of the population by gender and age?
• Which chemicals readily enter the atmosphere as gases, mainly from evaporation?
• Which method is used to extract oil or gas by fracturing rock?
• Which term describes the rigid outer shell of the Earth that includes the crust and the upper mantle?
• A row of trees or shrubs that blocks wind is called a ...
• What is the government plan to decrease the birth rate called?
• A chain of volcanoes generally forming an arc shape is called what?
• Which term describes a hole dug into rock to access groundwater?
• Which term refers to the movement of surface water in the sea in a constant direction?
• What term describes plans that guide decisions about when and how many children to have?
• Which term describes the process of collecting and storing water for later use?
• In hydrology, the rate at which water flows through a point per unit time?
• What term describes a mixture of very small particles and liquid droplets suspended in air?
• The rate at which attempts to obtain a desired material are successful is called the?
• Which term describes a species with low risk of extinction and a broad distribution?
• What is the rock formed from cooling magma called?
• Which term describes the process that causes rocks to be broken down into smaller particles?
• Which term describes the end of a fishing net used to retrieve fish?
• A mine with an entrance which is horizontal?
• What is the name of a volcano built from alternating layers of lava and ash?
• Which rock forms when magma cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface?
• Which term describes a naturally occurring inorganic substance with a fixed composition?
• The place within an ecosystem where an organism lives is called what?
• What term means a reduction or loss in a resource?
• Which term refers to the zone of earthquake activity along the upper portion of a sinking plate in a subduction zone?
• Which force operates at destructive plate boundaries to pull the denser slab into the mantle?
• Which term describes an embankment or raised barrier built to prevent water runoff?
• Identify the term for a porous rock layer that stores groundwater.
• Which term refers to maximum population size sustainable by resources?
• Which global atmospheric feature moves north and south with the seasons and affects rainfall?
• The point where two plates of similar densities collide forming fold mountains.
• What is the male sex cell in plants called?
• Which term describes the farming system that mixes crops and livestock?
• What term describes a chemical that kills insects?
• Which process in plants involves the loss of water through stomata, contributing to water transport from roots to leaves?
• Which term refers to a chemical used to kill weeds?
• What term describes the death of vegetation starting at tips of leaves?
• A magnitude of an earthquake expressed as a number to show its intensity is measured by which scale?
• The creation of ethanol by fermentation
• Which term refers to the liquid waste discharged from a facility into the environment?
• Which term describes the process of water being absorbed into soil?
• The place within an ecosystem where an organism lives is called what?
• What is a sequence of DNA responsible for a characteristic in an organism?
• What is the process by which liquid water falls as rain, snow, sleet or hail?
• A type of sub-surface mining
• What is the term for a rock that contains a large amount of valuable material making it viable to mine?
• Which term refers to a gas that is not reactive because it is stable?
• An undesirable plant that competes with crops is called a ...
• An aquifer where the water is under pressure is called what?
• Which term describes energy sources derived from ancient plant and animal matter?
• Which farming practice focuses on maximizing yield by heavy inputs and close management of resources per unit area?
• A species with an extremely high risk of becoming extinct in the wild
• A vessel where potable water is stored.
• Which term refers to a store for potable water?
• What term describes using living organisms to remove toxic chemicals from a contaminated site?
• A resource which cannot be used up and can be replaced is called what?