National Geographic: Pollution Article

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Science
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11th Grade
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Kerry Dabbs
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are pollutants?
Natural resources like water and air
Harmful materials introduced into the environment
Materials that decompose quickly
Materials that benefit the environment
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a natural pollutant?
Industrial runoff
Carbon monoxide from cars
Plastic waste
Volcanic ash
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?
A large landfill in the Pacific Ocean
A collection of microscopic plastic particles in the ocean
A coral reef affected by pollution
A natural reserve in the Pacific
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
NGSS.MS-PS1-3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is smog primarily composed of?
Nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide, and hydrocarbons
Water vapor and dust
Carbon dioxide and methane
Oxygen and nitrogen
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is acid rain?
Rain that helps plants grow
Rain mixed with pollutants like nitrogen oxide and sulfur dioxide
Rain that is naturally acidic
Rain that contains high levels of oxygen
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary cause of global warming?
Increased greenhouse gases from human activities
The natural greenhouse effect
The ozone hole over Antarctica
Natural volcanic eruptions
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is ocean acidification?
The process of oceans absorbing more carbon dioxide
The process of oceans becoming more alkaline
The decrease in ocean temperature
The increase in ocean salinity
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS2-4
NGSS.HS-ESS2-6
NGSS.HS-ESS3-5
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