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WorksheetsPollution (3rd Grade)
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which question is BEST to determine the source of pollution in the river?
Where do the storm drains come from?
What kind of animals live in the river?
How many cars travel on the road?
What dos the factory make?
How will the plastic affect the pond?
some animals will get sick and some will get stronger.
The litter can block the sunlight from reaching the plants in the pond.
The litter can cause the water temperature to rise because litter gives off heat.
The litter will take two weeks to disappear from the water.
Which is the best example of saving water to protect the environment?
only water the lawn after it rains
do laundry more often
turn off the water while brushing teeth
leave the shower running for the next person
Areas of Georgia have large human populations. These areas can have a high amount of air pollution. What most likely happens to plants living in these areas with lots of air pollution?
They grow taller because they get more sunlight
They do not get enough sunlight to grow very tall
They get the same amount of sunlight as other plants
They make their own food from sources other than sunlight
Amanda and Michelle are arguing about the proper way to get rid of the plastic rings their soda came in. Amanda wants to just throw them in the recycling bin, but Michelle thinks they should cut them apart first. Which idea is better for the environment?
Michelle, because birds can get caught in the rings
Michelle, because the rings cannot be recycled unless they're cut apart
Amanda, because the rings have no bad effect on the environment
Amanda, because the rings cannot be recycled if they are cut apart
A power plant leaks poisonous chemicals into the water in a habitat. What is the most likely effect on the habitat's animal population?
The population will become larger because the water will be colder
The population will be larger because of the new minerals in the water
The population will be smaller because there will be less clean drinking water
The population will be smaller because there will be more plants living in the water
Which organisms are harmed the most by the litter?
sharks cannot find food because prey hide in the litter
fish that cannot swim in a straight line because of the litter
turtles that cannot surface because they are caught in litter
birds that cannot see the water's bottom because of the litter
Polluted water has the worst effect on which classification of animals?
birds because they drink the water
mice because they bathe in the water
bats because some of them live by the water
frogs because they absorb water through their skin
Humans plant sea oats on the coastline. How do sea oats best help to conserve natural resources?
they help to keep the sand on the beach
they help to keep animals out of the ocean
they help to keep ocean water from reaching land
they help to keep animals from laying eggs on the shore
Pick 3 organisms affected by oil spills in the ocean
horses
dolphins
fish
goats
whales
Which animal is most affected by pollution in the ocean?
rabbit
bear
whale
eagle
An oil tanker spills a lot of oil into the ocean near Savannah. What will most likely happen to the pelicans in the area?
They will learn to eat different types of fish
They will get sick from eating the fish
They will only eat the clean fish
They will start eating more fish
A farmer wants to improve the quality of soil for growing crops. What is the best way to do this without harming the environment?
by adding manure to the soil
by adding fertilizer to the soil
by using rainwater to water the crops
by flooding the field with lots of water
A plastic bag blows into the ocean. It looks like a jellyfish to a passing sea turtle. The sea turtle eats it. What will the plastic bag most likely do to the sea turtle?
it will get stuck in its throat
it will make the turtle throw up
it will pass out of the turtle
it will not cause any harm
Cotton plants are important natural resources because
food is made from cotton for people to eat
water is pulled from cotton for people to drink
parts of the plant are used to make clothing
cotton is used to build the outside of buildings
How does the recycling of trash help marine animals?
it increases the temperature of the ocean
it gives more ways for animals to find shelter
it reduces water pollution
it provides more food
In what habitat would pollution most affect turtles, fish, and birds?
desert
grassland
pond
rainforest
Which of the following is NOT an example of how litter affects this habitat?
animals could get sick from eating the litter
the litter prevents plants from being able to grow
different species may enter the area to find food
animals use litter to build safe nests
What is NOT a way an oil spill in the ocean might affect seabirds?
they would not be able to avoid predators
the oil would make them unable to fly
the oil would help them see fish
the oil on the fish they ate would make them sick
I am sitting in traffic and see exhaust coming from the cars around me. What type of pollution am I seeing?
Air pollution
Water pollution
Land pollution
Noise pollution
What do we call to the unwanted sounds which produce discomfort for all living things?
Water pollution
Noise pollution
Land pollution
Air pollution
An aeroplane flies over my house every night. What type of pollution is it causing?
air pollution
water pollution
noise pollution
land pollution
My mother’s car is leaking oil. She parked her car on my street and oil leaked onto the concrete. Last night it rained heavily and washed the oil into the storm drain. What kind of pollution resulted?
land pollution
water pollution
noise pollution
air pollution
Choose an air pollutant.
Water
Dogs
Plants
Cars
I am in the car on the way home from school and see trash fly out the window of the car in front of me. There is now trash on the sidewalk in front of my school. This is an example of what type of pollution?
Noise pollution
Land pollution
Water pollution
Air pollution
If we keep on causing land pollution, what will happen?
Plants and animals will die.
Marine animals will die.
People will not have clean water to drink.
People may have health problems.
There are 4 types of pollution such as
soda, salad, sweet and lila pollution,
plants, bushes, trees and grass pollution
air, water, soil and noise pollution
This type of pollution affects the atmosphere by the introduction of harmful material.
Water pollution
Noise pollution
Air pollution
How do we call to the unwanted sounds which produce discomfort for all living things.
Air pollution
Noise pollution
Soil Pollution
The image is an example of...
Air and water pollution
Soil pollution
Clouds pollution
What kind of pollution is it ?
Noise pollution
Water pollution
Soil pollution
This is an example of
Water pollution
Noise pollution
Air pollution
We can prevent water pollution by:
Reduce the use of plastic.
Properly dispose of chemicals.
Clean up after your animals.
All of the above
Which of the following is not a natural cause of water pollution?
Volcanoes
Animal waste
Oil spills
Silt from storms and floods
What can happen to fish when there is not enough oxygen in the water?
They can suffocate
They can't float
They can't see.
Nothing. Fish don't need oxygen.
What type of pollution is this?
Air
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