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Pollution

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Pollution _________________________.
a)
is harmful materials put into the environment
b)
found in air, water, and land
c)
effects plants, animals, and people
d)
All of the above
2.
Which of the following does NOT cause water pollution?
a)
oil spills
b)
garbage
c)
fertilizers from farms
d)
smoke
3.
How can trash effect wildlife?
a)
Wildlife animals cannot hunt prey because of the smell of garbage.
b)
Trash makes it hard for wildlife to camouflage.
c)
Wildlife could eat trash that they think is food.
d)
Wildlife animals are afraid of trash.
4.
How does air pollution effect people?
a)
It can cause people to have difficulty breathing.
b)
It can make sick people even sicker. 
c)
Sometimes, air pollution can cause cancer.
d)
All of the above
5.
The car is creating ____________________.
a)
air pollution
b)
land pollution
c)
water pollution
d)
an oil spill
6.

Most incidents of pollution are deliberately caused by______.

a)

humans

b)

machines

c)

animals

7.

Sludge run off from factories and industries is an example of _______ pollution.

a)

air

b)

land

c)

water

8.

Cameron and his brother decide to go fishing on the Flint River. When they get there, they notice hundreds of dead fish floating in the water. What should they do?

a)

Take the fish home to eat.

b)

Go swimming.

c)

Notify the River Keeper.

9.

Exhaust from vehicles is one of the largest forms of air pollution. What can communities do to reduce air pollution from vehicles?

a)

Fine people that own cars.

b)

Encourage people to walk, ride a bike, or carpool.

c)

Charge more money to buy a car.

10.

which type of pollution is this?

a)

air pollution

b)

water pollution

c)

land pollution

d)

noise pollution