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CHEMISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In the absence of water, what is the colour of anhyrous copper(II) sulphate

a)

white

b)

blue

c)

red

d)

green

2.

In the presence of water, anhydrous cobalt(II) chloride will turn ___________.

a)

white

b)

blue

c)

pink

d)

green

3.

Water Purification:

_______________ is added to remove unpleasant taste and smell.

a)

Alum

b)

Slaked lime

c)

Activated charcoal

d)

Ozone

4.

What are the three essential elements that plants require?

a)

nitrogen phosphate potassium

b)

nitrogen sulphur potassium

c)

nitrogen potassium phosphorous

d)

nitrogen potassium polonium

5.
What are the pollutants known to cause acid rain?
a)
nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide (sulfur compounds)
b)
Low pH and Acid
c)
Lemon Juice and Battery Acid
d)
Particulate Matter and Carbon Dioxide
6.
Which of the following gases has the highest atmospheric composition within the Earth's Atmosphere?
a)
Oxygen at 78%
b)
Nitrogen at 78%
c)
Carbon Dioxide 78%
d)
Methane 78%
7.
A colorless, odorless gas that decreases the blood's ability to carry oxygen.  Can cause faintness, death.
a)
Nitrogen oxides
b)
Ground-level ozone
c)
Carbon monoxide
d)
Sulfur dioxide
8.
An air pollution prevention mechanism found in vehicles. 
a)
combustion chamber
b)
electrostatic precipitator
c)
scrubber
d)
catalytic converter
9.
What does chlorination do to the water?
a)
Removes microorganisms
b)
Cleans the water
c)
Makes the water taste nice
d)
Removes twigs and sediment
10.

What is potable water?

a)

water that is suitable for human consumption

b)

water that is not suitable for human consumption

c)

water that can be brought to elsewhere

11.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

12.

It is any material of natural or synthetic origin that is applied to soil or to plant tissues to supply one or more plant nutrients essential to the growth of plants.

a)

Fertilizer

b)

Left over

c)

Pesticide

d)

Insecticide

13.
What is the second most abundant component of Earth's atmosphere?
a)

Carbon dioxide

b)

Oxygen

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Chlorofluorocarbons

14.

Which of these gases is a greenhouse gas?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Nitrogen

c)

Carbon dioxide

d)

Helium

15.

How could carbon dioxide have adverse effects for humanity?

a)

It is a toxic gas that reduces oxigenation by binding with haemoglobin in the bloodstream

b)

Its high levels will lead to increased global warming, which leads to climate change

c)

It will cause acid rain, photochemical smog and respiratory problems

d)

It can cause increased risk of respiratory problems and cancer.

16.

How could oxides of nitrogen have adverse effects for humanity?

a)

It is a toxic gas that reduces oxigenation by binding with haemoglobin in the bloodstream

b)

Its high levels will lead to increased global warming, which leads to climate change

c)

It will cause acid rain, photochemical smog and respiratory problems

d)

It can cause increased risk of respiratory problems and cancer.

17.
This is an image demonstrating...
a)

Tornado Formation

b)

The Greenhouse Effect

c)

Hurricane Formation

d)

Global Warming

18.

How could carbon monoxide have adverse effects for humanity?

a)

It is a toxic gas that reduces oxigenation by binding with haemoglobin in the bloodstream

b)

Its high levels will lead to increased global warming, which leads to climate change

c)

It will cause acid rain, photochemical smog and respiratory problems

d)

It can cause increased risk of respiratory problems and cancer.