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Pollution (3rd Grade)

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which question is BEST to determine the source of pollution in the river?

a)

Where do the storm drains come from?

b)

What kind of animals live in the river?

c)

How many cars travel on the road?

d)

What dos the factory make?

2.

How will the plastic affect the pond?

a)

some animals will get sick and some will get stronger.

b)

The litter can block the sunlight from reaching the plants in the pond.

c)

The litter can cause the water temperature to rise because litter gives off heat.

d)

The litter will take two weeks to disappear from the water.

3.

Which is the best example of saving water to protect the environment?

a)

only water the lawn after it rains

b)

do laundry more often

c)

turn off the water while brushing teeth

d)

leave the shower running for the next person

4.

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?

a)

They grow taller because they get more sunlight

b)

They do not get enough sunlight to grow very tall

c)

They get the same amount of sunlight as other plants

d)

They make their own food from sources other than sunlight

5.

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?

a)

Michelle, because birds can get caught in the rings

b)

Michelle, because the rings cannot be recycled unless they're cut apart

c)

Amanda, because the rings have no bad effect on the environment

d)

Amanda, because the rings cannot be recycled if they are cut apart

6.

A power plant leaks poisonous chemicals into the water in a habitat. What is the most likely effect on the habitat's animal population?

a)

The population will become larger because the water will be colder

b)

The population will be larger because of the new minerals in the water

c)

The population will be smaller because there will be less clean drinking water

d)

The population will be smaller because there will be more plants living in the water

7.

Which organisms are harmed the most by the litter?

a)

sharks cannot find food because prey hide in the litter

b)

fish that cannot swim in a straight line because of the litter

c)

turtles that cannot surface because they are caught in litter

d)

birds that cannot see the water's bottom because of the litter

8.

Polluted water has the worst effect on which classification of animals?

a)

birds because they drink the water

b)

mice because they bathe in the water

c)

bats because some of them live by the water

d)

frogs because they absorb water through their skin

9.

Humans plant sea oats on the coastline. How do sea oats best help to conserve natural resources?

a)

they help to keep the sand on the beach

b)

they help to keep animals out of the ocean

c)

they help to keep ocean water from reaching land

d)

they help to keep animals from laying eggs on the shore

10.

Pick 3 organisms affected by oil spills in the ocean

a)

horses

b)

dolphins

c)

fish

d)

goats

e)

whales

11.

Which animal is most affected by pollution in the ocean?

a)

rabbit

b)

bear

c)

whale

d)

eagle

12.

An oil tanker spills a lot of oil into the ocean near Savannah. What will most likely happen to the pelicans in the area?

a)

They will learn to eat different types of fish

b)

They will get sick from eating the fish

c)

They will only eat the clean fish

d)

They will start eating more fish

13.

A farmer wants to improve the quality of soil for growing crops. What is the best way to do this without harming the environment?

a)

by adding manure to the soil

b)

by adding fertilizer to the soil

c)

by using rainwater to water the crops

d)

by flooding the field with lots of water

14.

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?

a)

it will get stuck in its throat

b)

it will make the turtle throw up

c)

it will pass out of the turtle

d)

it will not cause any harm

15.

Cotton plants are important natural resources because

a)

food is made from cotton for people to eat

b)

water is pulled from cotton for people to drink

c)

parts of the plant are used to make clothing

d)

cotton is used to build the outside of buildings

16.

How does the recycling of trash help marine animals?

a)

it increases the temperature of the ocean

b)

it gives more ways for animals to find shelter

c)

it reduces water pollution

d)

it provides more food

17.

In what habitat would pollution most affect turtles, fish, and birds?

a)

desert

b)

grassland

c)

pond

d)

rainforest

18.

Which of the following is NOT an example of how litter affects this habitat?

a)

animals could get sick from eating the litter

b)

the litter prevents plants from being able to grow

c)

different species may enter the area to find food

d)

animals use litter to build safe nests

19.

What is NOT a way an oil spill in the ocean might affect seabirds?

a)

they would not be able to avoid predators

b)

the oil would make them unable to fly

c)

the oil would help them see fish

d)

the oil on the fish they ate would make them sick

20.

I am sitting in traffic and see exhaust coming from the cars around me. What type of pollution am I seeing?

a)

Air pollution

b)

Water pollution

c)

Land pollution

d)

Noise pollution

21.

What do we call to the unwanted sounds which produce discomfort for all living things?

a)

Water pollution

b)

Noise pollution

c)

Land pollution

d)

Air pollution

22.

An aeroplane flies over my house every night. What type of pollution is it causing?

a)

air pollution

b)

water pollution

c)

noise pollution

d)

land pollution

23.

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?

a)

land pollution

b)

water pollution

c)

noise pollution

d)

air pollution

24.

Choose an air pollutant.

a)

Water

b)

Dogs

c)

Plants

d)

Cars

25.

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?

a)

Noise pollution

b)

Land pollution

c)

Water pollution

d)

Air pollution

26.

If we keep on causing land pollution, what will happen?

a)

Plants and animals will die.

b)

Marine animals will die.

c)

People will not have clean water to drink.

d)

People may have health problems.

27.

There are 4 types of pollution such as

a)

soda, salad, sweet and lila pollution,

b)

plants, bushes, trees and grass pollution

c)

air, water, soil and noise pollution

28.

This type of pollution affects the atmosphere by the introduction of harmful material.

a)

Water pollution

b)

Noise pollution

c)

Air pollution

29.

How do we call to the unwanted sounds which produce discomfort for all living things.

a)

Air pollution

b)

Noise pollution

c)

Soil Pollution

30.

The image is an example of...

a)

Air and water pollution

b)

Soil pollution

c)

Clouds pollution

31.

What kind of pollution is it ?

a)

Noise pollution

b)

Water pollution

c)

Soil pollution

32.

This is an example of

a)

Water pollution

b)

Noise pollution

c)

Air pollution

33.

We can prevent water pollution by:

a)

Reduce the use of plastic.

b)

Properly dispose of chemicals.

c)

Clean up after your animals.

d)

All of the above

34.

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

35.

What can happen to fish when there is not enough oxygen in the water?

a)

They can suffocate

b)

They can't float

c)

They can't see.

d)

Nothing. Fish don't need oxygen.

36.

What type of pollution is this?

a)

Air

b)

Land

c)

Water

37.

What type of pollution is this?

a)

Air

b)

Land

c)

Water

38.

What type of pollution is this?

a)

Air

b)

Land

c)

Water

39.

What type of pollution is this?

a)

Air

b)

Land

c)

Water

40.

What type of pollution is this?

a)

Air

b)

Land

c)

Water

41.

What type of pollution is this?

a)

Air

b)

Land

c)

Water

42.

What type of pollution is this?

a)

Air

b)

Land

c)

Water

43.

What type of pollution is this?

a)

Air

b)

Land

c)

Water

44.

What type of pollution is this?

a)

Air

b)

Land

c)

Water

45.

What type of pollution is this?

a)

Air

b)

Land

c)

Water

46.

What type of pollution is this?

a)

Air

b)

Land

c)

Water

47.

What type of pollution is this?

a)

Air

b)

Land

c)

Water

48.

What type of pollution is this?

a)

Air

b)

Land

c)

Water

49.

What type of pollution is this?

a)

Air

b)

Land

c)

Water

50.

What type of pollution is this?

a)

Air

b)

Land

c)

Water