Pollution Quiz - Causes and Solutions

What is pollution?

• Natural change in the weather

• Addition of harmful substances to the environment

• Use of renewable resources

• Growth of plants

Which of the following is a major cause of air pollution?

• Walking

• Using electric vehicles

• Burning fossil fuels

• Drinking bottled water

What is water pollution mainly caused by?

• Planting trees near rivers

• Disposing industrial waste into rivers

• Using tap water

• Rainwater harvesting

Which gas is released by vehicles and contributes to air pollution?

• Oxygen

• Methane

• Carbon monoxide

• Hydrogen

What is the effect of noise pollution on humans?

• Better concentration

• Hearing loss

• Improved sleep

• Increased vision

Which of the following is not a type of pollution?

• Air

• Sound

• Forest

• Water

What is the best way to reduce air pollution from vehicles?

• Increase car ownership

• Use public transport

• Avoid walking

• Drive faster

Which activity contributes to land pollution?

• Composting food waste

• Burning waste in open areas

• Recycling glass

• Using cloth bags

What kind of pollution is caused by oil spills in oceans?

• Light pollution

• Soil pollution

• Water pollution

• Thermal pollution

Why is plastic waste a serious issue?

• It is colourful

• It decomposes quickly

• It takes hundreds of years to break down

• It helps plants grow