Air & Water Pollution Test

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Test on air & water pollution.
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Question 1

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When sulfur dioxide from factories goes up into the air, it can mix with rain to make what?
Answer
  • gummy bears
  • freezing rain
  • acid rain
  • snow

Question 2

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The major cause of air & water pollution are animals and fish that cannot learn to practice the 3 R's: Reduce, Recycle and Reuse.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 3

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Which of these are natural causes of pollution. (click all correct answers)
Answer
  • factories
  • cars
  • volcanoes
  • algae blooms
  • chemicals
  • dust storms
  • floods

Question 4

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Label the picture with the correct word.
Answer
  • sewage
  • landfill
  • acid rain
  • carbon dioxide

Question 5

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Many people on Earth do not have access to clean water.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 6

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What is Earth's most important resource?
Answer
  • Air
  • Water
  • Fire
  • Metal

Question 7

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Although water pollution is bad, it doesn't actually cause anyone to die.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 8

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Most all air pollution is caused by humans burning what?
Answer
  • Burning fossil fuels
  • Burning calories
  • Burning water

Question 9

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Which one is NOT a fossil fuel?
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  • wood
  • wind
  • coal
  • natural gas

Question 10

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What is the best definition of air pollution?
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  • Air pollution is the smoke in the air when it gets cold in the morning.
  • Air pollution is the introduction of pollutants into the air and Earth’s atmosphere.
  • Air pollution is when Earth's atmosphere releases gas, then gravity puls the gas down to Earth.

Question 11

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Order the following from smallest to largest. 1. [blank_start]___________[blank_end] 2. [blank_start]___________[blank_end] 3. [blank_start]___________[blank_end] 4. [blank_start]___________[blank_end]
Answer
  • PM2.5
  • PM10
  • human hair
  • grain of sand

Question 12

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Air pollution and the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere can have negative effects on the environment. Which one is NOT a negative effect on the environment?
Answer
  • global cooling
  • smog
  • acid rain
  • ozone depletion

Question 13

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All are ways we can prevent air pollution except . . . (choose the one that is NOT)
Answer
  • Plant trees.
  • Use public transportation.
  • Ride a bike.
  • Leave your lights on.
  • Don't use plastic.

Question 14

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Landfills and cows release this greenhouse gas called [blank_start]___________[blank_end].
Answer
  • sulfur dioxide
  • carbon dioxide
  • methane
  • oxygen

Question 15

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All are effects of water pollution except . . . (which one is NOT)
Answer
  • destroys marine habitats
  • harms the food chain
  • makes air pollution better
  • decreases the oxygen in water so fish can't breathe

Question 16

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Which are ways to stop water pollution? (choose all that are correct)
Answer
  • turn off running water
  • take shorter showers
  • go to bed earlier
  • fix water leaks
  • don't smoke cigarettes
  • always pick-up your trash

Question 17

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If the Air Quality Index (AQI) is pointing to red, what does it mean?
Answer
  • It's unhealthy to be outside
  • It's ok to be outside
  • it's moderate
  • it's hazardous to your health

Question 18

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What type of water pollution is this?
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  • algae bloom
  • oil spill
  • gas spill
  • flower bloom

Question 19

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Greenhouse gases can make a hole in the ozone layer, which lets the sun's UV rays get through to Earth; this is not good.
Answer
  • True
  • False
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