Quiz on Pollution

What are harmful materials introduced into the environment called?

• Chemicals

• Toxins

• Pollutants

• Contaminants

Which of the following is a natural pollutant?

• Volcanic ash

• Industrial runoff

• Plastic waste

• Sewage

What is the main cause of air pollution from vehicles?

• Wind erosion

• Fuel evaporation

• Tire wear

• Exhaust fumes

What is acid rain primarily caused by?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Burning fossil fuels

• Natural disasters

• Agricultural runoff

Which gas is a common pollutant produced by burning gasoline?

• Carbon dioxide

• Ozone

• Carbon monoxide

• Methane

What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch primarily made of?

• Sewage

• Chemical waste

• Plastic particles

• Oil spills

What is a major source of water pollution from agriculture?

• Plastic waste

• Fertilizers

• Heavy metals

• Sewage

What is the process called when pollutants build up in the food web?

• Bioaccumulation

• Eutrophication

• Decomposition

• Photosynthesis

Which of the following is a consequence of global warming?

• Increased ice coverage

• Rising sea levels

• Decreased temperatures

• More snowfall

What is one way to reduce pollution mentioned in the text?

• Recycling

• Incineration

• Dumping

• Landfilling