Pollution Test

Which of these is NOT a good way to protect natural resources?

• Carpooling to school

• Taking long baths

• Using recycled paper

• Turning down the heater

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

Maddie made a chart to show ways to help recycle. What is wrong with Maddie's chart?

• While at the park, Maddie should not leave trash on the park bench.

• While at home, Maddie should not put items in bins to be picked up.

• While at the Office store, Maddie should not buy recycled paper and use both sides.

• While at the Grocery store, Maddie should not bring back plastic bags for recycling.

Which of the following best describes the relationship between types of pollution and their impact on the environment?

• The more pollution types there are, the greater their impact on the environment.

• One type of pollution can affect different parts of the environment in different ways.

• The impact of pollution is small when looking at all the types of pollutants.

• Pollution's effects are mostly influenced by natural factors rather than human actions.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which of the following would cause the most change in a lake habitat?

• A turtle swimming in the water

• Kids throwing rocks in the pond

• Boat motors leaking oil into the water

• An environmentalist adding frogs to the lake

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which of the following is an example of human impact on the environment?

• Birds migrating for the winter.

• Planting more trees in a park.

• Throwing trash on the ground.

• Recycling paper and plastic.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

The picture shows cans, garbage, and plastic bottles in the ocean. Which question can be answered using the picture?

• What animals eat garbage?

• What temperature is the water?

• How many fish live in the ocean?

• How do humans cause water pollution?

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

What would happen if you watered plants with polluted water?

• The water would cause the plant to die.

• The plant would become healthy and strong.

• The water would make the plant produce flowers.

• The water would cause the plant to grow faster than normal.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Which of the following best explains why conserving resources is important?

• There are a limited amount of resources on Earth, so conserving them will make them last longer.

• Humans need to learn how to make the resources faster, so conserving them gives them a chance to learn how.

• There are too many resources on Earth, so conserving them helps to create more space for humans to build cities.

• Humans require resources, so conserving them helps make sure they are replaced when they are used.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Evelyn wants to identify sources of air pollution in her town in Georgia. What would be the best question she could ask?

• Which park is the most popular?

• How many people drive cars to work?

• Where are the best places to see wildlife?

• What area of town has the most restaurants?

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

If Adam uses pesticides on his yard near a stream, what might happen when it rains?

• It might make the water in the stream cleaner to drink.

• It might wash into the stream and harm the fish and plants.

• It will have no effect on the plants and animals in the stream.

• It will add minerals to the stream and the fish will grow larger.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5