WorksheetsRevision- The Environment
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What does environment means?
the surrounding or conditions in which a person animal or plant lives
its where animals live
anything you can recycle
Ecosystem means
everything that surrounds an organism
living and nonliving things that interact together
where an organism gets its basic needs
Which are fresh water ecosystems?
oceans and rivers
oceans and ponds
rivers and lakes
lakes and ponds
Which of the following are types of environment
tundra
terrestrial
wetland
desert
What do you call a characteristic of a living thing that helps it survive?
an adaptation
a modification
Which animals would you find in the desert?
camel
lizard
alligator
horse
In which environment would you find a cow.
tundra
grassland
forest
desert
Which plant and animal would you find in a marine environment?
shark
alligator
coral
oak
This ecosystem would have many trees
wetland
grassland
forest
ocean
Grant tests the water retention of three types of soil- clay, sand, and potting soil. He pours 100 mL of water into each. From soil A, 32 mL drains out. From soil B, 85 mL drains out. From soil C, 17 mL drains out. Which soil sample (A, B, or C) is most likely the clay?
Soil A
Soil B
Soil C
There isn't enough evidence to tell.
Bella tests the water retention of three types of soil- clay, sand, and potting soil. She pours 100 mL of water into each. From soil A, 32 mL drains out. From soil B, 85 mL drains out. From soil C, 17 mL drains out. Which soil sample (A, B, or C) is most likely the sand?
Soil A
Soil B
Soil C
There isn't enough evidence to tell.
Ivo tested two different soil samples to determine their capacity to retain water. In sample A, he poured in 75 mL of water and collected 46 mL in the graduated cylinder. Soil B retained 29 mL of water. Which soil retained more water?
Soil A
Soil B
They retained the same amount.
Which type of human impact is shown in the picture below?
Desertification
Deforestation
Urban sprawl
Land pollution
Several factors can lead to soil erosion. Which of these human activities is most likely to contribute to soil erosion?
Clearing land for farming
Planting trees and vegetation
Preserving land as a wildlife habitat
Reducing the amount of livestock in an area
Reforestation is the planting of trees that have been cut down by loggers and builders. One benefit of reforestation is restoring lost trees, which future generations can use for their wood. Which claim could be made about how reforestation could benefit a community?
It limits the space available for building homes and business
It decreases the chances of a forest fire spreading near people’s homes because of new tree growth
It decreases the land available for growing crops and raising livestock
It rebuilds forests, which provide shelter to animals, plants and other resources
There are many sources of air pollution in the United States and around the world. Some are natural sources, and others come from human activities. Which example is a natural source of air pollution?
car exhaust fumes
dust from construction sites
methane gas from cow manure
smoke from the burning of fossil fuels
What greenhouse gasses contribute to Global Warming (Select all that apply)
Water Vapor
Carbon Dioxide
Methane
Other Pollutants
What type of pollution is this?
Visual
Air
Noise
Water
What type of pollution is this?
Visual
Air
Noise
Water
Which TWO of the following options are ways in which marine environments are negatively affected by humans?
air pollution
over fishing
soil degradation
solid waste pollution
Farmers contribute to environmental damage by spraying _________ with __________, which stay in the soil for years.
agriculture - pesticides
agriculture – fertilizers
crops - fertilizers
crops – pesticides
9. How can we prevent soil degradation?
Plant more vegetables.
We can’t prevent it.
Use manufactured fertilizers to add nutrients back to the soil.
A soil conservation method in which sloped land is transformed into a series of steps to prevent soil erosion.
Erosion
Terracing
Weathering
Contour Farming
