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Hard Quiz on Planetary Ecology and Conservation

A demanding assessment of modern environmental science concepts.

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Quiz Questions

Answer all questions below and test your knowledge.

1
Which gas contributes the largest proportion of radiative forcing from anthropogenic sources since 1750?
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2
The IPCC defines a “tipping element” as a component of the Earth system that can
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3
Which renewable energy technology relies on the photovoltaic effect to convert sunlight directly into electricity?
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4
In forest ecology, the term “gap dynamics” refers to
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5
The principle of “additionality” in carbon offset projects ensures that
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Which of the following is a keystone species in North American coastal ecosystems, whose removal dramatically alters community structure?
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The Paris Agreement’s “global stocktake” is scheduled to occur every
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In soil science, the term “cation exchange capacity” (CEC) measures
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