Environmental Impact Quiz

A landslide occurred on a mountain through which a river flows. It affected the trees, soil, and the river. What most likely would have happened after the landslide?

• The river would have dried up.

• The soil would have washed away.

• The mountain slope would have become less steep.

• The roots of trees would have gone deeper into the soil.

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What are the three ways in which floods affect the environment?

• Floods uproot trees.

• Floods cause loss of soil.

• Floods destroy habitats of animals.

• Floods increase dust particles in the air.

• Floods decrease the volume of water in the river.

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Volcanoes release gases that rise and cool to form tiny droplets in the upper atmosphere. In a place where a volcano erupts, how do the gases affect the weather?

• They create strong winds.

• They increase the temperature.

• They reduce the incoming sunlight.

• They decrease the chances of rainfall.

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There was a river that flowed through some mountains. One day, there was a big landslide on one of the mountains. The landslide caused lots of rocks, dirt, and trees to fall down into the river. How would the river have been affected by the landslide?

• It would have dried up all the water in the river.

• It would have blocked the natural flow of the river.

• It would have increased the number of fish in the river.

• It would have decreased the amount of rocks and pebbles in the river.

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A volcano erupted in a nearby town. Which three things most likely happened after the eruption?

• New islands are formed.

• People move to safer places.

• Plants started to grow better.

• Ash and harmful gases filled the air.

• Buildings and homes were damaged.

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Which natural hazard pollutes the environment by releasing ash and harmful gases?

• flood

• landslide

• earthquake

• volcanic eruption

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What happens after a big flood that is located near a community?

• The flood water is very clear.

• The flood stops pollution in the water.

• The soil under the water becomes more fertile.

• Houses and buildings get damaged by the flood.

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Which of these tells what can happen after an earthquake?

• only 1

• only 2

• 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

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How does a cyclone affect the environment?

• It helps grow new crops.

• It uproots trees and plants.

• It makes water less polluted.

• It fulfills the water needs of crops.

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What are two things that can happen when big landslides of rock and dirt come down from mountains?

• The soil is damaged.

• It causes lots of rainfall.

• Buildings get damaged.

• New plants start growing.

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