Question 1
Which category of ecosystem services includes raw materials, fresh water, food, and timber harvested directly from Earth systems?
Correct Answer:
Provisioning services
Question 2
Which soil horizon is characterized by the highest concentration of organic matter, humified material, and active biological activity?
Correct Answer:
A horizon (topsoil)
Question 3
What primary mechanism causes secondary salinisation in agricultural landscapes following deep-rooted native vegetation clearing?
Correct Answer:
Rising saline groundwater tables bringing stored salts into the root zone
Question 4
In the hydrological cycle, what term describes the combined transfer of water vapor to the atmosphere from open surfaces and plant stomata?
Correct Answer:
Evapotranspiration
Question 5
How does a photovoltaic (PV) solar panel differ fundamentally from a concentrated solar thermal power system?
Correct Answer:
Photovoltaic panels convert sunlight directly into electricity via semiconductor materials, whereas solar thermal systems use sunlight heat to produce steam and drive turbines.
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