Pollution review 1

If a gardener uses pesticides on his garden near a river, what might happen when it rains?

• It will make the water cleaner to drink

• It will have no effect on the water

• It will make the water harmful to the plants and animals

• It will add nutrients to the water

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How does litter affect water habitats?

• Litter makes the water cleaner

• Litter makes the animals grow bigger

• Litter makes the plants grow bigger

• Litter can be harmful to the plants and animals

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How would an oil spill in the ocean affect seabirds?

• It makes the animals see better

• It will help them fly better

• It will make them unable to fly

• It will help them swim underwater

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Which of these probably causes the most air pollution?

• cars

• wind

• plants

• animals

Which is an example of land pollution?

• car fumes in the air

• a boat leaking oil in the river

• trash on the ground

• a factory dumping chemicals in a stream

Which of the following would cause the most change in a lake habitat?

• a boat leaking oil into a lake

• a factory releasing fumes into the air

• kids throwing rocks in a river

• a scientist adding frogs to a pond

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How might litter affect the underwater plants in a habitat?

• The litter will provide nutrients for the plants

• The litter will block the sunlight from getting to the plants

• The litter will make space for the plants to grow

• The litter will protect the plants from being eaten

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What might happen to bear if people litter?

• The bear will use the litter to build a shelter

• The bear will play with the litter

• The bear may eat the litter and be harmed

• The bear will thrive

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Max finishes his chips and throws his bag in the river. What type of pollution is he causing?

• water

• air

• land

• wind

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How do landfills affect the environment?

• They provide food for animals

• They provide shelter for animals

• They take up space that could be used by animals

• They provide nutrients for plants

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