Identifying Sources of Air Pollution Quiz

Evelyn wants to identify sources of air pollution in her town in Georgia. What would be the best question she could ask?

• Which park is the most popular?

• How many people drive cars to work?

• Where are the best places to see wildlife?

• What area of town has the most restaurants?

Use the information and picture to answer the following question. Rebecca looked out the window one morning and took a picture of what she saw. Which of the following can cause this appearance and how it impacts animals and plants that live in the area?

• There is a lot of air pollution that could be from transportation and local factories. Plants and animals may struggle to survive with complications with breathing.

• There is a lot of air pollution that could be from chemicals spilled in the water. Plants and animals may struggle to survive with toxic chemicals.

• There is some air pollution that is from vehicles in the city. Plants and animals will be fine because air pollution is common in cities.

• There are a lot of vehicles in the city that creates a smokey effect, but it is not pollution since you cannot physically touch it.

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Cotton plants grow well in sandy soil. In which Georgia habitat are cotton plants most likely found?

• Blue Ridge Mountains

• coast

• piedmont

• Okefenokee Swamp

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Referring to the chart above, the letter X is most likely which type of habitat?

• Ocean

• Marsh

• Mountain

• Plains

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Cameron and his sister go fishing at the lake downstream from a factory. They found the lake full of dead fish and a sign that said "No Swimming". Which of the following is MOST LIKELY the cause for the dead fish and the "NO SWIMMING" sign at the lake?

• Too many people fished at the lake, so the fish lost their source of food which caused the fish to die.

• People threw a lot of trash into the lake, which made the fish die and the water unsafe for swimming.

• Too many people were swimming in the water, which made the water too dirty for the fish to live in.

• Pollution from the factory upstream caused the fish to die and made the water unsafe for swimming.

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Georgia has many beautiful beaches along the coastline. The picture shows a beach with a lot of trash. How does the trash affect ocean animals?

• Ocean animals can use the trash for food.

• Ocean animals can get caught in the trash.

• Ocean animals can make tools out of the trash.

• Ocean animals can use the trash to build homes.

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The picture below shows a bobcat. Bobcats are found in habitats all over Georgia. Bobcats eat meat and prefer to hunt small mammals such as rabbits and hares. Bobcats have a spotted coat of fur that acts as camouflage with plants. Which question would help select a Georgia habitat where bobcats may be found?

• Does the habitat have sandy soil?

• Does the habitat contain salt water?

• Does the habitat have small mammals and plants?

• Does the habitat have mountains and large mammals?

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The picture shows the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia. Which animals most likely live in this habitat?

• turtles, sharks, and trout

• alligators, otters, and frogs

• geese, owls, and opossums

• black bears, deer, and raccoons

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Victor has noticed that many of the roads in his town are covered with litter. Most of it is from fast food, including paper bags, and soda cups. What conclusion can Victor make about the impact the litter will have on the environment?

• The trash won’t be reused or recycled.

• All the trash will make the town smell bad.

• Wind may blow the trash in front of the cars.

• Animals may think it is food and try to eat the trash.

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Abigail wants to buy a plant for her mom's garden. Her family lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains region and she wants to make sure the plant she buys will be able to survive. What question will best help Abigail find the right plant?

• Does the plant grow well in sandy soil?

• Does the plant grow well in dry regions?

• Does the plant grow well in cooler regions?

• Does the plant grow well in swampy areas?

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