Pollution Quiz

What is pollution?

• The introduction of harmful materials into the environment

• The movement of animals in the environment

• The process of cleaning the environment

• The growth of plants in the environment

What are pollutants?

• Useful materials for people

• Natural materials in the environment

• Harmful materials introduced into the environment

• Materials that help in cleaning the environment

Which of the following is a major type of pollution?

• Thermal pollution

• Noise pollution

• Light pollution

• Air pollution

Which of the following is a major type of pollution?

Groups:

(a) Pollution

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(b) Not Pollution

• Water

• Light

• Air

• Noise

• Milk

• Land

• School

• Heat

• Animal

What is the main cause of air pollution from cars and factories?

• Hydrocarbons

• Sulfur dioxide

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen oxide

What else besides human related things can create pollution?

• Animals, volcanoes, flooding

• Aliens
• Plants
• Cars

What are the main types of pollution?

• Noise pollution
• Land pollution

• Air pollution
• Water pollution

What is the process of ocean waters absorbing more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere called?

• Ocean warming

• Ocean acidification

• Ocean pollution

• Ocean contamination

What is a major source of water pollution from agriculture?

• Animal waste

• Chemical waste

• Radioactive waste

• Sewage waste

What is the main cause of water pollution from power plants?

• Fertilizer runoff

• Heat

• Chemical waste

• Oil spills