Environmental Science Terms
1 / 15Learn the vocabulary of environmental science, from climate change and pollution to renewable energy and sustainability.
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What is the 'greenhouse effect'?
About Environmental Science Terms
Give your memory a workout with Environmental Science Terms: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Learn the vocabulary of environmental science, from climate change and pollution to renewable energy and sustainability. Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. What is the 'greenhouse effect'?
Answer: The trapping of heat in Earth's atmosphere by certain gases, warming the planet
2. What does 'sustainability' mean?
Answer: Meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs
3. What is 'ozone depletion'?
Answer: The thinning of the ozone layer in the stratosphere due to chemical pollutants
4. What does 'renewable energy' refer to?
Answer: Energy from sources that are naturally replenished, like solar, wind, and hydro
5. What is 'bioremediation'?
Answer: Using living organisms to clean up contaminated environments
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Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Environmental Science Terms fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in Environmental Science Terms?
Environmental Science Terms has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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How long does Environmental Science Terms take?
Most players finish Environmental Science Terms in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
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