Exploring Our Environment Quiz

What is the air we breathe called?

• Water

• Soil

• Atmosphere

• Ocean

Which of the following is a natural resource?

• Plastic bottle

• Water

• Glass window

• Metal spoon

What do plants need to grow?

• Sand, wind, and snow

• Sunlight, water, and soil

• Ice, rocks, and darkness

• Fire, salt, and plastic

Which of the following is an example of pollution?

• Planting a tree

• Drinking clean water

• Throwing trash in a river

• Feeding birds in a park

What do we call animals and plants that live together in the same place?

• A desert

• A habitat

• A cloud

• A mountain

Which of the following actions helps save water?

• Leaving the tap running while brushing teeth

• Taking very long showers every day

• Turning off the tap when not using it

• Pouring water on the sidewalk

If people cut down too many trees, what might happen to animals that live in forests?

• The animals will find more food

• The animals will lose their homes

• The animals will grow bigger

• The animals will sleep more

Which of the following best describes recycling?

• Throwing old things in the trash

• Burning garbage in the backyard

• Turning old materials into new useful things

• Buying more plastic bags at the store

A student notices that the plants near a busy road look brown and unhealthy. What is the most likely reason for this?

• The plants are getting too much sunlight

• The plants are being watered too much

• Air pollution from cars is harming the plants

• The plants are too old to grow

Why is it important to keep rivers and lakes clean?

• So that boats look nicer on the water

• So that animals and people can have clean water to drink and live

• So that the water stays cold in summer

• So that it rains more often