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Total questions: 70

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Name
Class
Date
1.

A result of using radioactive elements from atomic enery stations.

a)

air pollution

b)

radiation pollution

c)

land pollution

d)

water pollution

2.

A disturbance of silent environment with harsh loud noises.

a)

thermal pollution

b)

air pollution

c)

sound pollution

d)

light pollution

3.

Households pollute water sources by ...... waste into ponds, lakes and rivers.

a)

damaging

b)

dumping

c)

losing

d)

leading

4.

Is this good for us?

a)

yes

b)

no

5.
The ozone layer protects us from
a)
UV rays
b)
CFCs
c)
Increased atmospheric heat
d)
Decreased atmospheric heat
6.

Which of the following is a source of air pollution?

a)

Difficulty in breathing

b)

Factories

c)

Eye irritation

d)

Drinking water

7.

Carbon monoxide is released from...

a)

human body

b)

plants

c)

vehicles

d)

styrofoam

8.
This picture shows people walking through a highly-polluted city in China. From what type of pollution are they protecting themselves based on what they are wearing?

a)
air pollution
b)
water pollution
c)
land pollution
d)
noise pollution
9.
To help our environment, you should
 
 
  
a)
recycle, remember, and reduce.
b)
reduce, reuse, and recycle.
c)
reduce, repair, and recycle. 
d)
  reuse, replace, and recycle. 
10.
Which is NOT one of the three types of pollution?
a)
air
b)
water
c)
fire
11.
__________ means to use something again.
a)
reduce
b)
reuse
c)
recycle
12.
__________ means to use something old to make something new.
a)
reduce
b)
reuse
c)
recycle
13.
Which of the following is not a natural cause of water pollution?
a)
Volcanoes
b)
Animal waste
c)
Oil spills
d)
Silt from storms and floods
14.
Which of these is NOT a type of water pollution that we discussed today?
a)
Oil from oil spills
b)
Plastics/Trash
c)
Juice
d)
Chemicals from farms and factories
15.

air pollution happens when ...

a)

the water gets dirty

b)

the land gets dirty

c)

the air gets dirty

16.

What could happen if the air is contaminated?

a)
b)
c)
17.

these things create air pollution :

a)
b)
c)
d)
18.

Which of the following has a positive impact on the environment? (comparatively)

a)

Coal power

b)

Solar power

c)

Landfills

d)

Recycling

19.

To process used objects so that they can be used again

a)

Benefit

b)

Recycle

c)

Reduce

20.

Pollution caused by a coal factory most directly affects the...

a)

ocean

b)

atmosphere

c)

soil

d)

groundwater

21.

Conservation means looking after the environment so that animals and plants can live there

a)

true

b)

false

22.
Stuck helping mom or dad wash the dishes? Which may use less water? 
a)
Washing dishes under a running tap 
b)
Washing dishes in a fully loaded dishwasher 
23.

Rainfall that contains air pollution from the burning of fossil fuels.

a)

Ozone

b)

Acid Rain

c)

Pollution

d)

Recycling

24.
What is climate change?
a)
Don't know
b)
Change in global climate, such as an increase in the global temperature and major variations in precipitation patterns. 
c)
The earth has become sick. 
d)
A change in the earth's climate due to human causes. 
25.
Climate change can lead to _______________.
a)
sea level rise and floods in coastal areas
b)
droughts
c)
spread of dengue fever and malaria
d)
all of the above
26.
 Energy from the sun is known as......... 
a)
hydroelectric energy
b)
geothermal energy
c)
solar energy
d)
wind energy
27.
Goose and Harley are cruising down the interstate on some motorcycles. They're burning gas like crazy. What would be an effect on the environment?
a)
water pollution
b)
land pollution
c)
air pollution
28.
In which way do humans have a negative impact on the environment?
a)
burn fossil fuels
b)
recycle cans
c)
reuse a paper bag
29.

What is this natural disaster?

a)

Huricane

b)

Landslide

c)

Earthquake

d)

Avalanche

30.

Name the natural disaster

a)

Earthquake

b)

Tsunami

c)

Avalanche

d)

Hurricane

31.

Name the natural disaster

a)

Hurricane

b)

Tsunami

c)

Wildfire

d)

Landslide

32.

Name the natural disaster

a)

earthquake

b)

landslide

c)

avalanche

d)

hurricane

33.

Name this natural disaster

a)

Volcano

b)

Wildfire

c)

Landslide

d)

Tsunami

34.

What happens during a volcano?

a)

magma explodes

b)

dirt and soil slide down a hill

c)

snow and ice slide down a hill

d)

cold and warm air mix and form storm clouds

35.

What are the four major Natural Disasters that we studied? Check all that apply.

a)

Landslides

b)

Floods

c)

Tsunamis

d)

Earthquakes

e)

Volcanoes

36.

What causes an Earthquake?

a)

Tectonic plates in the Earth moving and sliding.

b)

Giants racing across the Earth.

c)

Masses of people jumping up and down all at once.

37.

Landslides are caused by...

a)

The trees deciding that they want a new home.

b)

Landslides are not real.

c)

Gravity pulling soil down a cliff or mountain that has been loosened by rain or weathering.

38.

Volcanoes are...

a)

just like ant hills

b)

created by magma formed beneath the Earths crust that gets pushed up through cracks in the Earth's surface.

c)

a figment of our imagination.

39.

Tsunamis are caused by...

a)

underwater Earthquakes that create large ripples in the water that eventually push out into land.

b)

someone leaving the faucet running for too long.

c)

someone doing a huge cannon ball in the middle of the ocean.

40.

The "Ring of Fire" refers to...

a)

the path of volcanoes along the Pacific Ocean where the majority of volcanoes and Earthquakes take place.

b)

The pretty rings you wear around your fingers.

c)

The bubble volcano in Finding Nemo

41.

Which picture better relates to "Tsunami"?

a)
b)
c)
d)
42.

Which picture better relates to "Landslide"?

a)
b)
c)
d)
43.

Which Natural Disaster could have caused this?

a)

A landslide.

b)

An avalanche.

c)

A volcanic eruption.

d)

A flood.

44.
Who are the 5 permanent members of the Security Council? 
a)
United States, Germany, Russia, China and the United Kingdom
b)
United States, France, Japan, China and the United Kingdo
c)
United States, Russia, China, France and the United Kingdom
d)
United States, Russia, China, Canada and the United Kingdom
45.
The General Assembly is separated into how many components
a)
2
b)
4
c)
6
d)
8
46.
The United Nations is separated into how many components?
a)
2
b)
4
c)
6
d)
8
47.
Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 main purposes of the United Nations?
a)
To keep peace
b)
To develop relations
c)
To improve the lives of the middle class
d)
To be a centre for harmonizing
48.
How many member states of the United Nations was there as of 2010?
a)
193
b)
203
c)
319
d)
103
49.
 How many members of the Security Council are there?
a)
14
b)
15
c)
16
d)
17
50.
Which of these is the United Nations' executive arm handling the day to day business.  It has an important role in setting the agenda for the General Assembly, Economic and Social Council, and Security Council, and the implementation of the decision of these bodies? Security CouncilSecretariatGeneral AssemblyEconomic and Social S
a)
Security Council
b)
Secretariat
c)
General Assembly
d)
Economic and Social Council
51.
 Which part of the U.N. is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted by States, and. To give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and specialized agencies?
a)
 Economic and Social Council (EcoSoc)
b)
International Court
c)
Secretariat 
d)
General Assembly (GA)
52.
Which part of the United Nations is the only one that is not located in New York, New York?
a)
Secretariat 
b)
General Assembly 
c)
Security Council
d)
 International Court of Justice 
53.
How many dollars of humanitarian aid does the United Nations spend?
a)
12.5 billion
b)
12.5 million
c)
120 thousand
d)
125 thousand
54.
This body is the "enforcement" body of the  United Nations.
a)
International Court of Justice
b)
General Assembly
c)
Secretarial
d)
Security Council
55.
This United Nations body includes all 193 countries.
a)
General Assembly
b)
Secretarial
c)
Economic and Social Council
d)
Security Council
56.

United Nations was officially born in the year (a)   .

57.

The set of rules made by the United nations made at a conference in San Francisco is called -------

a)

The Charter of the United Nations

b)

The Charted of the United Nations

58.

The head of the UN is called the_____________________

a)

Secretary General

b)

Secretariat

c)

Chief Justice

59.

What is the main aim of the UN?

a)

Maintain peace and order

b)

Help countries get along

c)

Provide everyone what they need for good life

d)

All of the above

60.

Who is the Artchitect of Taj Mahal?

a)

Ustad Ahmed Lahori

b)

Mumtaj Mahal

c)

Shah Jahan

d)

Shershah Suri

61.

When was the Taj Mahal designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

a)

1985

b)

1997

c)

1983

d)

1993

62.

In which Indian State Ajanta and Ellora caves are located?

a)

Madhya pradesh

b)

Uttar pradesh

c)

Maharashtra

d)

Gujrat

63.

Name the hills on which Ajanta Caves are located:

a)

Sahyadri Hills

b)

Satpura Hills

c)

Banner Hills

d)

Nilgiri Hills

64.

The Great Sanchi Stup is associated with which Religion?

a)

Jainism

b)

Judaisim

c)

Christianity

d)

Buddhism

65.

The Great Sanchi Stup is associated with which Religion?

a)

Jainism

b)

Judaisim

c)

Christianity

d)

Buddhism

66.

Which of the following Emperor Constructed The Sanchi Stupa?

a)

Harshwardhan

b)

Ashoka

c)

Dhananand

d)

Chandergupta Maurya

67.

Sun Temple, Konark was constructed by?

a)

Narasimhadeva I

b)

Bhima I

c)

Arjuna

d)

Ramaswamy

68.

Who built the Red Fort in Delhi?

a)

Aurangjeb

b)

Humayun

c)

Jahangir

d)

Shahjahan

69.

where is red fort located?

a)

Delhi

b)

Mumbai

c)

Gujrat

d)

Dehli

70.

Where can you nd the India Gate, originally called the All India War Memorial?

a)

Mumbai

b)

Kolkata

c)

New Delhi

d)

Hyderabad

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