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A detailed illustration of various ecosystems including grasslands, forests, and water bodies, showing the interaction of wildlife and the environmental aspects of land and water use.

Sustainable Use of Land and Water Quiz

Test your knowledge about land use, water resources, and ecosystems with our engaging quiz! This quiz is perfect for anyone interested in sustainability and the environment.

Explore various aspects of land and water usage.
Learn about ecosystems and their interdependencies.
Challenge yourself with multiple-choice questions.

14 Questions4 MinutesCreated by ExploringEarth42

Land is used for different purposes such as agriculture, forestry, mining, building houses, roads and setting up of industries is termed as _________ .

A. Fresh Water

B. Community Land

C. Land use

D. Mulching

Only ________ of freshwater is available and fit for human use.

A. 70 Per cent

B. 1 Per cent

C. 10 Per cent

D. None of the Above

The bare ground between plants is covered with _________ like straw.

A. Short stunted

B. Parent rock

C. Mulching

D. All of these

In India, _________ in the Saurastra region of Gujarat, with a population of 1.25 lakhs is completely dependent on purchasing water from the nearby talukas

A. New Delhi

B. Gujarat

C. Haryana

D. Amreli City

Parent Rock Determines ________, __________, __________, ___________, _____________

A. Color, Texture, Permeability

B. Chemical properties Minerals, Content

C. Both A and B

D. All the above

____________ grow in the regions of moderate rainfall forming the grasslands of the world.

A. Medium Sized grasses

B. Large trees and grasses

C. Short stunted trees and grasses

D. None of the above

Nearly ________ of fresh water is in the form of ice sheets and glaciers in Antarctica, Greenland and mountain regions.

A. 70 per cent

B. 80 per cent

C. 1 per cent

D. Both A and B

_________ is owned by the community for common uses like collection of fodder, fruits, nuts or medicinal herbs.

A. Community land

B. Land use

C. Both A and B

D. None of the above

In the biosphere living beings are inter-related and interdependent on each other for survival. This life supporting system is known as _________.

A. Tundra ecosystem

B. Forest ecosystem

C. Grassland ecosystem

D. Ecosystem

The animals are poached for ________ and ________ of hides, skins, nails, teeth, horns as well as feathers.

A. Collection and illegal trade

B. Collection and Legal trade

C. Both A and B

D. None of these

The oceans cover ___________ of the earth’s surface and support a rich variety of plant and animal life. The ocean water is saline and not fit for human consumption.

A. Two- Fourth

B. Two- Thirds

C. Three- Fourth

D. None of these

The soil is made up of __________, ____________, _____________ found on the earth.

A. minerals

Weathered rocks

C. Organic matter

All the above

___________ is a natural area designated to protect the ecological integrity of one or more ecosystems for present and future generations.

A. National park

B. Amusement Park

C. Kanha National Park

None of the above

An average urban Indian uses about ________ of water every day.

A. 100 liters

B. 50 Liters

C. 200 liters

D. 150 Liters

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