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the environment

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose the correct word:

To ___ is to keep and protect something from damage and change.

a)

global warming

b)

preserve

c)

pollute

d)

damage

2.

Choose the correct word:

___ is the removal or cutting down of trees in an area for city use and farm lands

a)

global warming

b)

preserve

c)

pollute

d)

deforestation

3.

Choose the correct word:

___ are energy sources such as coal, fuel oil and natural gas

a)

global warming

b)

preserve

c)

fossil fuels

d)

deforestation

4.

Choose the correct word:

To ___ is to make air, water, or soil dirty or unclean.

a)

Pollute

b)

preserve

c)

fossil fuels

d)

deforestation

5.

Choose the correct word:

The ___ ___ occurs when the Earth's atmosphere traps gases such as carbon dioxide. This makes the Earth's surface warmer.

a)

Greenhouse Effect

b)

preserve

c)

fossil fuels

d)

deforestation

6.

Choose the correct word:

___ is the increase of temperature on the Earth due to the Greenhouse Effect

a)

Greenhouse Effect

b)

preserve

c)

fossil fuels

d)

Global Warming

7.

Choose the correct word:

___ is the using up of something like energy or resources

a)

Depletion

b)

preserve

c)

fossil fuels

d)

Global Warming

8.

Choose the correct word:

___ is harm or injury that makes something less valuable

a)

Depletion

b)

damage

c)

fossil fuels

d)

Global Warming

9.

Match the Phrase to the Word:

Fish begin to die off and swimming becomes impossible 

a)

Air Pollution

b)

Water Pollution

c)

Soil Pollution

d)

Noise Pollution

10.

Match the Phrase to the Word:

 Environmental problems such as the Greenhouse Effect and acid rain

a)

Air Pollution

b)

Water Pollution

c)

Soil Pollution

d)

Noise Pollution

11.

Match the Phrase to the Word:

vegetables can become dangerous to eat and this can lead to deforestation

a)

Air Pollution

b)

Water Pollution

c)

Soil Pollution

d)

Noise Pollution

12.

Match the Phrase to the Word:

People suffer from increased stress and headaches

a)

Air Pollution

b)

Water Pollution

c)

Soil Pollution

d)

Noise Pollution