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ECS003

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Application of fertilizers may cause emission of ________ gases.

a)

inert

b)

argon

c)

halogen

d)

greenhouse

2.

Pesticides, in general are

a)

biodegradable

b)

non-biodegradable

c)

decomposable

d)

volatile

3.

________ is a sequence of processes that results in increased concentration of a substance such as pesticides in organisms at higher levels in the food chain.

a)

eutrophication

b)

biological magnification

c)

bioaccumulation

d)

species extinction

4.

_____ is a process of accumulation of chemicals in an organism or a part of an organism through respiration, food intake or skin.

a)

eutrophication

b)

nitrate pollution

c)

bioaccumulation

d)

biological magnification

5.

Pesticide residues may enter the hydrological cycles and pollute water reservoirs, causing ______ damage to many life forms

a)

moderate

b)

reparable

c)

irreparable

d)

normal

6.

Global atmospheric temperatures are likely to be increased due to

a)

burning of fossil fuels

b)

water pollution

c)

soil erosion

d)

none of the above

7.

Which of the following is a management option for air pollution?

a)

regulations and standards

b)

emission charges

c)

transport planning

d)

all of the above

8.

Example of natural environment

a)

soil

b)

water

c)

air

d)

all of the above

9.

Example of man-made environment

a)

house

b)

road

c)

railway lines

d)

all of the above

10.

How many components present in the environment?

a)

4

b)

2

c)

3

d)

1