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Pollution of air and water

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of these problems can be caused by air pollution?
a)
Respiratory problems
b)
Reduced food sources for humans
c)
Increased disease for humans
d)
Decrease in global temperatures
2.

What causes acid rain?

a)

High concentrations of sulfuric or nitric acid from pollution

b)

Fertilizer use

c)

Pesticide use

d)

CFCs

3.

Acid rain can damage

a)

Drinking water sources

b)

Aquatic life

c)

Architecture/buildings

d)

All options are correct

4.
The ozone layer protects us from
a)
UV rays
b)
CFCs
c)
Increased atmospheric heat
d)
Decreased atmospheric heat
5.

The ozone layer is damaged by

a)

CFCs

b)

Increase in greenhouse gases

c)

Increased global temperatures

d)

Sulfuric and nitric acids

6.
Greenhouses gases
a)
Absorb and radiate heat
b)
Destroy the ozone layer
c)
Cause respiratory problems
d)
Create smog
7.
Which of the following are greenhouse gases?
a)
Carbon dioxide
b)
Methane
c)
Water vapor
d)
All answers are correct
8.
Greenhouse gases, in moderate amounts, keep the Earth's temperature stable
a)
True
b)
False
9.
Increase in which gas is primarily responsible for increased global warming?
a)
Carbon dioxide
b)
Water vapor
c)
Methane
d)
Nitric oxides
10.
Can cause burning of the skin
a)
Lead
b)
Particle matter
c)
Sulfur dioxide
d)
Nitrogen oxides
11.
Which of the following is an example of a primary pollutant?
a)
Acid rain
b)
Sick building syndrome
c)
Carbon monoxide
d)
Asbestos
12.
Pollution hanging over urban areas that causes reduced visibility is called
a)
Air pollution
b)
Temperature inversion
c)
Light pollution
d)
Smog
13.
What does this diagram illustrate?
a)
Ozone Layer
b)
The Greenhouse Effect
c)
Ultraviolet Radiation
d)
Layers of the atmosphere
14.

What percentage of the Earth's fresh water is available to us?

a)

97%

b)

7%

c)

1%

d)

50%

15.

A rapid growth of algae could lead to:

a)

A reduction of oxygen levels in the water

b)

Water that can support more life

c)

An increase in oxygen levels

16.

Industrial and municipal pollutants can cause:

a)

Hormone disruption

b)

Altered brain function

c)

Super powers

d)

None of the above.

17.

There is nothing we can do to stop water pollution.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

We can prevent water pollution by:

a)

Reducing the use of plastic

b)

Proper disposal of chemicals

c)

Keeping the use of chemical fertilizers in check

d)

All of the above

19.

What can happen to fish when there is not enough oxygen in the water?

a)

They can suffocate

b)

They can't float

c)

They can't see

d)

Nothing. Fish don't need oxygen

20.

TRUE or FALSE: Many people on Earth do not have access to clean water.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

21.
TRUE or FALSE:  Although water pollution is bad, it doesn't actually cause anyone to die.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE