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Human Impact on Land, Water and Air

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How can land pollution harm the environment?

a)

It can release greenhouse gases

b)

It can destroy the habitats of animals

c)

It can allow for harmful chemicals to enter the soil

d)

All of the above

2.

What cause of land pollution uses chemicals such as pesticides and herbicides?

a)

Garbage

b)

Mining

c)

Farming

3.

Humans cause a significant amount of air pollution by burning _____ fuels?

a)

Organic

b)

Electric

c)

Fossil

4.

What greenhouse gas with the chemical formula CO2 is released by the burning of fossil fuels?

a)

Sulfur dioxide

b)

Carbon dioxide

c)

CFCs

5.

Where do CFCs come from?

a)

Spray cans

b)

Fire extinguishers

c)

Air conditioners

d)

Manufacturing foams

e)

All of the above

6.

What type of water pollution can occur when sulfur dioxide gets into the Earth's atmosphere?

a)

Oxygen depletion

b)

Acid rain

c)

Sewage pollution

7.

What are some causes of water pollution?

a)

Chemical fertilizers and pesticides

b)

Accidental oil spills

c)

Sewage and wastewater

d)

Industrial waste

e)

All of the above

8.

What is it called when manufacturers take trash and turn it into new products?

a)

Composting

b)

Recycling

c)

Biodegrading

9.

Which of the following materials can be recycled?

a)

Glass

b)

Paper

c)

Metals

d)

Plastic

e)

All of the above