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- Adam, a resource manager, plans to harvest as many trees as possible from the forest for export without depleting the general supply. Adam is applying the concept…………
a. Sustainable management
b. Profit margin
c. Selective management
d. Adaptive management
Answer: a. Sustainable management
2. Which term refers to the amount of revenue generated from the sale of a product or service compared to the costs incurred in producing it?
a. Conservation
b. Profit margin
c. Sustainability
d. Ecosystem services
Answer: b. Profit margin
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3. What approach involves harvesting only specific trees or species from a forest while leaving the rest intact?
a. Sustainable harvesting
b. Clearcutting
c. Selective logging
d. Biomass extraction
Answer: c. Selective management
4. Which management strategy involves making adjustments based on monitoring and evaluation to improve resource management practices over time?
a. Sustainable management
b. Profit maximization
c. Reactive management
d. Adaptive management
Answer: d. Adaptive management
5. What term describes the careful use and protection of natural resources to ensure their availability for future generations?
a. Exploitation
b. Conservation
c. Extraction
d. Overutilization
Answer: b. Conservation
6. Which concept emphasizes the long-term viability of ecosystems and the maintenance of ecological balance in resource management practices?
a. Profit maximization
b. Sustainable development
c. Economic growth
d. Market expansion
Answer: b. Sustainable development
7. What are some of the environmental challenges faced by Ghana?
A) Desertification and wildfires
B) Soil erosion and water scarcity
C) Deforestation and air pollution
D) Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
Correct answer: C) Deforestation and air pollution
8. Which of the following ecosystems are found in Ghana?
A) Tundra and taiga
B) Coral reefs and mangroves
C) Grasslands and savannas
D) All of the above
Correct answer: B) Coral reefs and mangroves
9. What is the purpose of Ghana’s Environmental Protection Agency Act?
A) To promote deforestation for economic growth
B) To regulate air travel within the country
C) To protect natural resources and promote sustainable development
D) To encourage industrial pollution
Correct answer: C) To protect natural resources and promote sustainable development
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10. Which skill is essential for monitoring pollution levels and ecosystem health?
A) Sustainable agriculture techniques
B) Environmental monitoring and assessment
C) Urban planning and development
D) Financial management
Correct answer: B) Environmental monitoring and assessment
11. What is a key aspect of sustainable resource management?
A) Overexploitation of natural resources
B) Use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers
C) Agroforestry and organic farming practices
D) Land degradation and deforestation
Correct answer: C) Agroforestry and organic farming practices
12. How can individuals contribute to waste management efforts?
A) By littering in public spaces
B) By reducing, reusing, and recycling waste
C) By burning trash in open fires
D) By dumping waste in water bodies
Correct answer: B) By reducing, reusing, and recycling waste
13. What attitude fosters a commitment to protecting natural resources?
A) Environmental exploitation
B) Environmental stewardship
C) Resource depletion
D) Environmental indifference
Correct answer: B) Environmental stewardship
14. Which approach encourages collaboration among stakeholders to address environmental challenges?
A) Isolation and individualism
B) Proactive problem-solving
C) Collaboration and partnership
D) Reactive crisis management
Correct answer: C) Collaboration and partnership
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15. What is the goal of adopting a proactive problem-solving mindset?
A) To ignore environmental issues until they become crises
B) To seek innovative solutions and anticipate future challenges
C) To wait for others to solve environmental problems
D) To avoid taking responsibility for environmental stewardship
Correct answer: B) To seek innovative solutions and anticipate future challenges
16. How can academic institutions contribute to environmental conservation?
A) By promoting unsustainable practices
B) By conducting research and education on environmental issues
C) By advocating for increased pollution
D) By ignoring environmental concerns
Correct answer: B) By conducting research and education on environmental issues
17. What is one of the primary causes of deforestation in Ghana?
A) Overgrazing by livestock
B) Industrial effluents
C) Logging for timber
D) Vehicle emissions
Correct Answer: C) Logging for timber
18. Which of the following activities is a major contributor to water pollution in Ghana?
A) Sustainable agriculture practices
B) Mining operations
C) Proper waste management
D) Effective sanitation facilities
Correct Answer: B) Mining operations
19. What is a common pollutant released into the air from biomass burning in Ghana?
A) Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
B) Carbon dioxide (CO2)
C) Sulfur dioxide (SO2)
D) Particulate matter (PM)
Correct Answer: D) Particulate matter (PM)
20. What effect does inadequate sanitation facilities have on water bodies in Ghana?
A) Increased biodiversity
B) Contamination with heavy metals
C) Improved water quality
D) Discharge of untreated sewage
Correct Answer: D) Discharge of untreated sewage
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21. Which sector is responsible for releasing sulfur dioxide (SO2) into the atmosphere in Ghana?
A) Agriculture
B) Transportation
C) Industry
D) Residential burning
Correct Answer: C) Industry
22. What is a significant consequence of land degradation caused by illegal mining activities?
A) Increased soil fertility
B) Reduced biodiversity
C) Enhanced ecosystem resilience
D) Improved water quality
Correct Answer: B) Reduced biodiversity
23. What health risks are associated with exposure to pollutants from open burning in Ghana?
A) Respiratory diseases
B) Cardiovascular problems
C) Skin infections
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D) All of the above
24. What is one of the primary impacts of land degradation on agriculture?
A) Increased crop yields
B) Improved soil fertility
C) Decreased agricultural productivity
D) Expansion of arable land
Answer: C) Decreased agricultural productivity
25. Which of the following is NOT a potential effect of water pollution?
A) Economic losses in the fishing industry
B) Increase in marine biodiversity
C) Contamination of drinking water sources
D) Environmental degradation of aquatic ecosystems
Answer: B) Increase in marine biodiversity
26. How does air pollution primarily affect human health?
A) By reducing the risk of respiratory diseases
B) By improving cardiovascular function
C) By increasing the risk of asthma and heart attacks
D) By boosting immune system response
Answer: C) By increasing the risk of asthma and heart attacks
27. What vulnerable group is particularly susceptible to the health effects of air pollution?
A) Teenagers
B) Pregnant women
C) Elderly individuals
D) Athletes
Answer: C) Elderly individuals
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28. Which environmental problem is associated with the formation of eutrophication?
A) Air pollution
B) Land degradation
C) Water pollution
D) Deforestation
Answer: C) Water pollution
27. What is one of the economic costs associated with water pollution?
A) Increase in fishing industry revenue
B) Boost in tourism income
C) Decrease in healthcare expenditures
D) Loss of income for fishermen
Answer: D) Loss of income for fishermen
29. How does land degradation contribute to increased vulnerability to natural disasters?
A) By enhancing soil fertility
B) By reducing erosion
C) By making land more resilient
D) By making land susceptible to erosion, landslides, and flooding
Answer: D) By making land susceptible to erosion, landslides, and flooding
30. What health risks are associated with water pollution?
A) Reduced risk of waterborne diseases
B) Increased risk of cholera and typhoid
C) Enhanced immune system function
D) Improved overall health
Answer: B) Increased risk of cholera and typhoid
31. What is one of the environmental degradation effects of air pollution?
A) Reduction in acid rain formation
B) Promotion of healthy vegetation growth
C) Formation of smog
D) Preservation of natural habitats
Answer: C) Formation of smog
32. How does air pollution impact economic costs?
A) By reducing healthcare expenditures
B) By boosting productivity
C) By leading to lost productivity due to illness
D) By increasing agricultural yields
Answer: C) By leading to lost productivity due to illness
33. What is one of the effects of land degradation?
(A) Loss of agricultural productivity
(B) Increased soil erosion
(C) Decreased biodiversity
(D) All of the above
The correct answer is (D).
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34. What is one of the effects of water pollution?
(A) Increased risk of waterborne diseases
(B) Reduced water quality
(C) Damage to aquatic ecosystems
(D) All of the above
The correct answer is (D
35. What is one of the effects of air pollution?
(A) Increased risk of respiratory diseases
(B) Reduced visibility
(C) Damage to crops and forests
(D) All of the above
The correct answer is (D).
36. Which of the following is not a problem caused by land degradation?
(A) Loss of agricultural productivity
(B) Increased soil erosion
(C) Decreased biodiversity
(D) Increased risk of natural disasters
The correct answer is (D).
37. Which of the following is not a problem caused by water pollution?
(A) Increased risk of waterborne diseases
(B) Reduced water quality
(C) Damage to aquatic ecosystems
(D) Increased risk of heat waves
The correct answer is (D).
38. Which of the following is not a problem caused by air pollution?
(A) Increased risk of respiratory diseases
(B) Reduced visibility
(C) Damage to crops and forests
(D) Increased risk of flooding
The correct answer is (D).
39. Which of the following is not a solution to land degradation?
(A) Reduce soil erosion
(B) Increase agricultural productivity
(C) Protect biodiversity
(D) All of the above
The correct answer is (B).
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40. Which of the following is not a solution to water pollution?
(A) Reduce waterborne diseases
(B) Improve water quality
(C) Protect aquatic ecosystems
(D) All of the above
The correct answer is (A)
41. Which of the following is not a solution to air pollution?
(A) Reduce respiratory diseases
(B) Improve visibility
(C) Protect crops and forests
(D) All of the above
The correct answer is (A).
41. Which of the following is not a negative effect of environmental problems on people and society?
(A) Loss of agricultural productivity
(B) Increased soil erosion
(C) Decreased biodiversity
(D) Increased risk of natural disasters
The correct answer is (D).
42. Which of the following is not a major environmental challenge in Ghana?
(A) Land degradation
(B) Water pollution
(C) Air pollution
(D) Climate change
The correct answer is (D).
43. What is the most important source of energy in Ghana?
(A) Hydropower
(B) Fuel wood
(C) Solar energy
(D) Thermal energy
The correct answer is (A).
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44. What is the main use of fuel wood in Ghana?
(A) Cooking
(B) Heating
(C) Electricity generation
(D) All of the above
The correct answer is (A).
45. Which of the following is not a way to conserve energy in Ghana?
(A) Using energy-efficient appliances
(B) Turning off lights when not in use
(C) Unplugging appliances when not in use
(D) Driving less
The correct answer is (D).
46. Which of the following is not a renewable energy source?
(A) Hydropower
(B) Fuel wood
(C) Solar energy
(D) Nuclear energy
The correct answer is (D).
47. What is the main environmental challenge facing Ghana?
(A) Land degradation
(B) Water pollution
(C) Air pollution
(D) Climate change
The correct answer is (A).
48. What is the main source of water pollution in Ghana?
(A) Sewage
(B) Industrial waste
(C) Agricultural runoff
(D) All of the above
The correct answer is (D).
49. What is the main source of air pollution in Ghana?
(A) Vehicle exhaust
(B) Industrial emissions
(C) Smoke from burning wood
(D) All of the above
The correct answer is (D).
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50. What is the main way to conserve energy in Ghana?
(A) Using energy-efficient appliances
(B) Turning off lights when not in use
(C) Unplugging appliances when not in use
(D) All of the above
The correct answer is (D).
51. What is the main goal of the government of Ghana in terms of environmental protection?
(A) To reduce deforestation
(B) To improve water quality
(C) To reduce air pollution
(D) All of the above
The correct answer is (D).
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