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Water and Air Pollution

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which method can be used to purify water?

a)

Boiling

b)

Distillation

c)

Acid rain

d)

None of the above

2.

The ozone layer is damaged by

a)

CFCs

b)

Increase in greenhouse gases

c)

Increased global temperatures

d)

Sulfuric and nitric acids

3.
Greenhouse gases, in moderate amounts, keep the Earth's temperature stable
a)
True
b)
False
4.
What does this diagram illustrate?
a)
Ozone Layer
b)
The Greenhouse Effect
c)
Ultraviolet Radiation
d)
Layers of the atmosphere
5.

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

6.

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

7.

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

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

8.

Oil forms a layer on the water surface and prevents _________________ from entering the water.

a)

air

b)

straws

c)

fish

d)

litter

9.

Runoffs from ____________________________ from nearby farms is a source of water pollution.

a)

rain

b)

industrial wastes

c)

sewage

d)

fertilisers and pesticides

10.

True or False.


Dust particles and gaseous chemicals from industrial wastes can cause air pollution.

a)

True

b)

False