Environmental Science - Study Mode

[#626] The word Biophilia was coined by
Correct Answer

(D) E O Wilson

Explanation

Solution: Biophilia is the term coined by the Harvard naturalist Dr. Edward O. Wilson to describe what he saw as humanity's "innate tendency to focus on life and lifelike processes," and to be drawn toward nature, to feel an affinity for it, a love, a craving.

[#627] Which of the following is the most responsible for world water crisis?
Correct Answer

(C) Drought

Explanation

Solution: Drought is the most responsible for world water crisis.The essence of global water scarcity is the geographic and temporal mismatch between freshwater demand and availability. The increasing world population, improving living standards, changing consumption patterns, and expansion of irrigated agriculture are the main driving forces for the rising global demand for water.

[#628] The organic matter produced by the photosynthetic activity of green plants is called as
Correct Answer

(D) primary productivity

Explanation

Solution: The organic matter produced by the photosynthetic activity of green plants is called as primary productivity.

[#629] The head quarter of IUCN is located in
Correct Answer

(B) Switzerland

Explanation

Solution: Its headquarters are in Gland, Switzerland. IUCN has observer and consultative status at the United Nations and plays a role in the implementation of several international conventions on nature conservation and biodiversity.

[#630] The resources that are derived from bio-mass of living organisms are called ________ resources.
Correct Answer

(A) renewable

Explanation

Solution: The resources that are derived from bio-mass of living organisms are called renewable resources.