WorksheetsPollution
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
The leaking or spilling of chemicals or raw sewage into a body of water is ________ pollution.
air
water
land
Exhaust fumes released from cars, trucks, and buses are an example of ________ pollution.
water
land
air
Sludge run off from factories and industries is an example of _______ pollution.
air
land
water
Cameron and his brother decide to go fishing on the Flint River. When they get there, they notice hundreds of dead fish floating in the water. What should they do?
Take the fish home to eat.
Go swimming.
Notify the River Keeper.
Exhaust from vehicles is one of the largest forms of air pollution. What can communities do to reduce air pollution from vehicles?
Fine people that own cars.
Encourage people to walk, ride a bike, or carpool.
Charge more money to buy a car.
A thick, black oily puddle has formed on the surface of the Atlantic Ocean. What is mist likely the cause of the puddle?
oil spill
paint spill
tar spill
Pollution can be found __________________________.
in the air
on the land
in the water
all of these answers
When fossil fuels are burned, they release harmful chemicals in the air.
True
False
Acid rain is formed when _______ dioxide and _________ dioxide dissolve in rain water.
carbon, oxygen
sodium, carbon
sulphur, nitrogen
How many tons of plastic debris are estimated to enter the ocean each year year from rivers
10,000 tons
10,000 to 20,000 tons
1 to 2 million tons
100,000 to 200,000 tons
What risk does the garbage patch pose for animals and humans?
animals can become trapped in plastic nets and rings
humans may consume fish that have consumed toxin-containing plastics
fish and whales can confuse plastic as a food source
all of the answers
Burning tires is safe for the environment if people aren't around.
True
False
Which of the following is a major contributor to air pollution in urban areas?
Industrial emissions
Agricultural runoff
Deforestation
Ocean dumping
What is the primary cause of acid rain?
Carbon dioxide emissions
Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides
Methane emissions
Ozone depletion
Which of the following is an effective method to reduce water pollution from agricultural sources?
Using chemical fertilizers
Implementing crop rotation
Increasing pesticide use
Deforestation
