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pollution of air and water

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

what pollutes the air

a)

pollutants

b)

pollutantants

c)

pollutiontants

d)

air

2.

what is greenhouse effect related to?

a)

animals

b)

water

c)

plants

d)

air

3.

what is the cause for starting of melting of Gangotri Glacier?

a)

Global Warming

b)

Altitude

c)

Heat

d)

None of these

4.

what is the MAJOR pollutant in the air?

a)

none of the above

b)

carbon monoxide

c)

propane

d)

oxygen

5.

which of these is a greenhouse gas

a)

carbon monoxide

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

helium

d)

sulfer

6.

The Taj Mahal is being affected by

a)

Air pollution

b)

Noise pollution

c)

Water pollution

d)

None of these

7.

Which of the following are the primary causes of water pollution?

a)

Plants

b)

Animals

c)

Human Activities

d)

None of these

8.

Highest percentage of air consists of

a)

Oxygen

b)

Carbon dioxide

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Argon

9.

CNG is a

a)

Polluted fuel

b)

Clean fuel

c)

Harmful fuel

d)

None

10.

Pollution of water is responsible for

a)

. Oil refineries

b)

Paper factories

c)

Sugar mills

d)

All

11.
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
12.

What causes acid rain?

a)

High concentrations of sulfuric or nitric acid from pollution

b)

Fertilizer use

c)

Pesticide use

d)

CFCs

13.

Acid rain can damage

a)

Drinking water sources

b)

Aquatic life

c)

Architecture/buildings

d)

All options are correct

14.
Greenhouses gases
a)
Absorb and radiate heat
b)
Destroy the ozone layer
c)
Cause respiratory problems
d)
Create smog
15.
Greenhouse gases, in moderate amounts, keep the Earth's temperature stable
a)
True
b)
False
16.
Increase in which gas is primarily responsible for increased global warming?
a)
Carbon dioxide
b)
Water vapor
c)
Methane
d)
Nitric oxides
17.
TRUE or FALSE:  Although water pollution is bad, it doesn't actually cause anyone to die.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
18.

Which of the following is NOT a source of water pollution?

a)

Discharge of untreated industrial waste

b)

Oil spills

c)

Sewage

d)

Usage of plastic straws

19.
What causes acid rain?
a)
High concentrations of sulfuric or nitric acid from pollution
b)
Fertilizer use
c)
Pesticide use
d)
CFCs
20.

Water pollution occurs when:

a)

Harmful substances enter a water supply

b)

Industries dispose of waste safely and correctly.

c)

Industries cut costs with waste disposal.

d)

None of the above.