Pollution Test (Version 2)

What type of pollution comes from a single source like a factory?

• Garbage

• Litter

• Point Source

• Nonpoint Source

Which of the following is NOT a way to help reduce air pollution?

• Lowering smoke from factories

• Stopping oil spills

• Using fewer chemicals in farming

• Using more plastic bags

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

A big cloud of dirty air over a city is an example of:

• Air Pollution

• Water Pollution

• Land Pollution

• Noise Pollution

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

What is it called when trees are cut down to make room for buildings?

• Conservation

• Deforestation

• Pollution

• Emulsification

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which actions help protect the environment?

• Cutting down only some trees instead of all of them

• Collecting newspapers to make new paper items

• Collecting plastic to make playground equipment

• Leaving the water running while brushing your teeth

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What happens when people throw trash into rivers?

• It helps fish live

• It pollutes the water

• It makes rivers cleaner

• It gives food to animals

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which methods can clean up oil spills?

• Burning the oil

• Spreading chemicals

• Skimming the oil off the top

• Ignoring the problem

Which actions help reduce waste?

• Using reusable bags at the store

• Throwing batteries in the trash

• Composting food scraps

• Throwing things away instead of donating them

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

What is the difference between point source and nonpoint source water pollution?

• Point source pollution comes from a single, identifiable source, while nonpoint source pollution comes from multiple, diffuse sources.

• Point source pollution is always more harmful than nonpoint source pollution.

• Nonpoint source pollution is easier to control than point source pollution.

• Point source pollution is only caused by industrial activities.

Which of these is a cause of human-made water pollution?

• Wind erosion

• Oil spill

• Forest fire

• Mining

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3