Environmental Awareness Quiz

Observe the photo of the landfill. Most trash is stored in landfills. Which is the main drawback of today’s landfills?

• The wind blows trash out of landfills, causing pollution.

• Useful materials in landfills are wasted instead of used again or recycled.

• After a landfill is closed, the land cannot be used for new purposes.

• Landfills can hold plastic and paper but not other kinds of trash.

The science teacher claims that participating in a recycling program can help conserve fossil fuels. Which statement best supports this claim?

• Metals can be recycled, and they are made of fossil fuels.

• Recycling programs use fossil fuels to transport and process materials.

• The bins for recycling are made of sturdy plastic that can be reused.

• Plastics can be recycled, and they are made of oil, a type of fossil fuel.

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Which of these household wastes could cause the most damage to the environment if it were placed in the trash?

• motor oil

• cooking oil

• old magazines

• watermelon rinds

At Casey Elementary School, the students have decided to take actions to help conserve forests. What three actions would be most effective? Select three answer choices.

• Drink from metal water bottles instead of thin, plastic bottles that can be used only once.

• Collect used notebook and office paper for a paper recycling program.

• Encourage everyone to use both sides of a sheet of paper.

• Use recycled materials instead of newly cut wood for cabinets and furniture.

• Buy fruits and vegetables for the cafeteria from local farms.

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Observe the photo of the solar panels. In solar power, special solar panels transform sunlight into electricity. Why is solar power a useful solution for providing electricity? Select three correct answers.

• We cannot use up the energy source for solar power.

• Solar power is effective in any environment at all times of the year.

• Solar power produces no pollution or noise.

• Choosing solar power helps reduce our use of fossil fuels.

• Electricity is more useful when it is made with solar power.

Observe the photo of the wind turbine. Wind turbines can be used to generate electricity. What are some benefits or drawbacks of wind turbines? Select the words that complete the explanation. As wind turbines generate electricity, they release __________ pollutants into the air and water. However, wind turbines can also be _______________.

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Riley’s family wants to conserve their use of fossil fuels. Which are the three best strategies for the family to follow? Select three answer choices.

• Stop buying and using things that depend on fossil fuels.

• Use buses or trains instead of private cars, or walk or ride a bike.

• Turn off electrical appliances when they are not needed.

• Dispose of trash properly in trash bins, and never litter.

• When reasonable, turn off the air conditioning and open windows to keep cool.

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How can people’s behaviors improve the environment? Select the words that complete the explanation. People can have a positive _______ on the environment by _______ natural resources, including water, trees, and fossil fuels.

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How does wind power affect our use of energy resources?

• Wind power helps conserve nonrenewable fossil fuels.

• Wind power replaces the need for electricity.

• Wind power takes up more electricity than it produces.

• Wind power wastes fossil fuels instead of conserving them.

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Observe the photo. Community leaders in Texas urge everyone to conserve water. Which statement best explains why conserving water is important?

• The water we use flows off the land and into the ocean.

• We use up our water supply because it changes into other substances.

• We may use water faster than the water cycle replaces it.

• The water cycle may stop running in the future.

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