Brainy Explorer

What is the environment?

• Only the weather

• The air we breathe

• The natural and human-made things around us

• Only animals and plants

Which of the following is a natural feature of the environment?

• A house

• A river

• A bridge

• A road

A human-made environment includes:

• Mountains

• Deserts

• Roads

• Oceans

Which of the following is the best way to reduce litter?

• Throwing it on the ground

• Burning it in the open

• Putting it in a bin

• Hiding it

What is the main difference between rubbish and litter?

• Litter is more dangerous

• Rubbish is placed properly; litter is not

• Rubbish smells better

• Litter is recycled

Recycling helps the environment because:

• It increases waste

• It uses more energy

• It reduces the need for new materials

• It causes pollution

Which of these is a renewable source of energy?

• Coal

• Oil

• Wind

• Petrol

Fossil fuels are harmful to the environment because they:

• Produce clean air

• Cause soil erosion

• Release carbon dioxide

• Help plants grow

Solar panels use:

• Wind to make electricity

• Water to create heat

• Sunlight to produce energy

• Coal to generate power

Planting trees helps the environment by:

• Using too much water

• Blocking sunlight

• Reducing air pollution

• Attracting rubbish