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Environmental Pollution

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following best describes pollution?

a)

The growth of plants in soil

b)

Waste production

c)

Removal of contaminants in the environment

d)

The addition of toxic substances to the environment

2.

Air pollution is the contamination of air by any pollutant that modifies the natural characteristics of soil

a)

True

b)

False

3.

According to the World Health Organization, air pollution is responsible for approximately __ million deaths worldwide each year.

a)

12

b)

4

c)

7

d)

10

4.

Water pollution is:

a)

the contamination of air

b)

the contamination of land

c)

none of these

d)

the cleanness of water

5.

What kills more: war or water pollution?

a)

War

b)

Water pollution

6.

Can soil pollution potentially cause cancer?

a)

Yes

b)

No

7.

What is soil pollution?

a)

The natural process of soil degradation

b)

The addition of nutrients in soil for agricultural purposes

c)

The removal of chemicals in soil through filtration

d)

The contamination of soil with harmful substances

8.

How can individuals contribute to addressing pollution?

a)

By advocating for government regulations

b)

By reducing waste and conserving resources

c)

By investing in clean technologies

d)

By enforcing environmental standards