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water pollution

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

 What is water pollution?

a)
  1. The accumulation of rainwater in low-lying areas

b)

The presence of harmful substances in water that affect the health of living organisms

c)

The process of filtering water fot drinking purposes

d)
  1. The use of water for industrial purposes

2.

Which of the following is NOT a major cause of water pollution?

a)
  1. Oil spills

b)
  1. The release of toxic waste from factories

c)

Excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides

d)
  1. Controlled land reclamation

3.

What is the effect of water pollution on aquatic life?

a)

Helps marine life reproduce quickly

b)

Causes the extinction of certain species

c)

Improves river water quality

d)

Reduces oxygen levels in the water

4.

Which of the following is the most effective way to reduce water pollution?

a)

Dumping trash in rivers

b)

Storing toxic waste in open areas

c)

Using excessive fertilizers and pesticides

d)

Raising public awareness about the importance

5.

Which of the following can cause water pollution if not properly managed?

a)

Plastic waste

b)

Pesticides

c)

Industrial toxic waste

d)

All of the above

6.

Where can we find water pollution?

a)

In rivers, lakes, and oceans

b)

In flower gardens

c)

 In the fridge

7.

What can cause water to become polluted?

a)
  1. Plastic trash thrown into the river 

b)

Washing your hands with soap

c)

 Water used to water plants

8.

Why can't we drink polluted water?

a)

Because it can make our stomach hurt and cause sickness

b)

Because the water is too cold

c)

Because the water is very sweet

9.

 What can we do to keep water clean?

a)
  1. Throw trash into the river

  2.  

b)
  1.  Use water wisely and not throw trash everywhere

  2.  

c)
  1.  Water the plants with dirty water

10.

What happens if we throw plastic in the ocean?

a)
  1.  Fish and sea animals can eat it and get sick

b)
  1.  Fish will grow bigger

c)
  1.  The ocean will become cleaner

11.

Clean water is important for who?

a)
  1. Only fish

b)
  1.  For us, animals, and plant

c)
  1. Only for plants

12.

What can we do with plastic drink bottles so they don't pollute the water?

a)
  1. Throw the plastic in the trash

b)
  1.  Throw the plastic into the river

  2.  

c)
  1.  Let the plastic fly into the air

13.

What can happen if we keep polluting water?

a)
  1. All the fish and plants in the water will die

b)
  1.  The water will become cleaner

c)
  1.  We will have more fish

14.

Who is responsible for keeping the water clean?

a)
  1. Everyone

b)
  1.  Only people who work in factories

c)
  1.  Only adults