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Grade 6-Science

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why should we conserve the environment?

a)

It produces raw materials used for medicine

b)

It affects the ozone layer

c)

It helps us to understand the Water Cycle

2.

All of the following are examples of soil, except:

a)

sandy

b)

garden

c)

clay

d)

igneous

3.

Texture, structure, porosity, chemistry and colour are best described as:

a)

Types of soil

b)

Properties of soil

c)

Uses of soil

4.

The decline in soil condition caused by its improper use or poor management, usually for agricultural, industrial or urban purposes, is best described as:

a)

Soil erosion

b)

Soil conservation

c)

Soil degradation

5.

Changes in the average conditions — such as temperature and rainfall — in a region over a long period of time, is described as:

a)

Weather

b)

Climate change

c)

Ecosystem

6.

All of the following are causes if climate changes , EXCEPT:

a)

Changes in the sun,

b)

Levels of carbon dioxide

c)

Too much rainfall

7.

Rising sea levels, higher ocean temperature and Global warming, are considered____________ of Climate Change.

a)

Causes

b)

Advantages

c)

Effects

8.

One way of reducing the effects of climate change is:

a)

Avoid using energy-efficient appliances. .

b)

Using alternative energy such as solar, wind or tidal can reduce the use of fossil fuels. .

c)

Using non-renewable sources of energy

9.

Infectious diseases, as well as : land and water pollution are effects of :

a)

Solid waste on the environment.

b)

Soil degradation

c)

The COVID -19 Pandemic

10.

Which set represents Greenhouse gases?

a)

Carbon Dioxide, Methane, Nitrous Oxide

b)

Ozone, Water Vapour, Oxygen

c)

Ozone, Carbon Dioxide, Lithium

11.

Why are the gases called' Greenhouse gases'?

a)

They cause rainfall

b)

They are green

c)

They absorb heat

12.

Explain how do greenhouse gases contribute to global warming

4 lines
13.

List 2 human activities that contribute to Global Warming

4 lines
14.

Name 2 types of environments and give 1 example EACH of an organism found in them.

4 lines
15.

Fill in the missing sections of the Soil Profile Diagram

4 lines
16.

Objects that give off/emit their own light , are described as:

a)

Luminate

b)

Non -Luminous

c)

Luminous

17.

These are best described as _______________ objects.

a)

Non-luminous

b)

Luminous

c)

Luminate

18.

Objects that fit this description are considered:

a)

Opaque

b)

Translucent

c)

Transparent

19.

Objects that best fit this description are :______________

a)

Transparent

b)

Opaque

c)

Translucent

20.

Objects that allow some light to pass through are considered:

a)

Translucent

b)

Transparent

c)

Opaque