Pollution and Conservation Quiz

What is pollution?

• The process of making water clean

• The presence of harmful substances in the environment

• The act of conserving natural resources

• A type of animal that lives in polluted areas

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Which of the following is a natural resource?

• Plastic

• Water

• Batteries

• Cars

What can you do to help reduce pollution?

• Use more plastic bags

• Leave the water running when brushing your teeth

• Plant a tree

• Drive a car to school every day

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Why is it important to conserve water?

• Because it costs a lot of money

• Because water can run out if we use too much

• Because water tastes good

• Because water is blue

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Define conservation

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Which of the following is a way to conserve energy?

• Leaving lights on all night

• Using a bike instead of a car for short trips

• Keeping the refrigerator door open

• Using a heater instead of wearing warm clothes

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What happens when waste is not properly disposed of?

• It can create homes for animals

• It can lead to pollution and harm wildlife

• It disappears on its own

• It becomes a new source of energy

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Why are renewable energy sources important?

• They can run out easily

• They are more expensive

• They reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and decrease pollution

• They are less efficient

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What is the purpose of recycling?

• To make things look nicer

• To increase pollution

• To conserve natural resources and reduce waste

• To spend more money

Which of the following actions can help protect the environment?

• Throwing trash in the ocean

• Using reusable bags instead of plastic ones

• Wasting water

• Cutting down trees

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