WorksheetsHuman Impact on the Environment
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Microplastics are:
Tiny plants that live in the ocean.
Very small pieces of plastic that pollute the environment.
Large containers used for recycling plastic.
A type of strong glue made from plastic.
Biodiversity refers to:
The different types of birds found in a forest.
The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat.
The process of breaking down plastic.
The study of ancient plants and animals.
Something that is biodegradable can:
Be used again and again without breaking down.
Be broken down naturally by bacteria and other living organisms.
Cause pollution in the air and water.
Only be broken down in a special recycling facility.
Non-biodegradable materials:
Decompose quickly in the environment.
Are helpful for building homes for animals.
Do not break down easily in the environment.
Can be easily turned into compost.
Deforestation is the:
Planting of new trees in a forest.
Clearing of forests for other uses.
Study of trees and their growth.
Natural process of leaves falling in autumn.
Climate change refers to:
The normal changes in weather patterns over a short period.
Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns.
The different seasons of the year.
The daily forecast of temperature and rain.
Fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas were formed from:
Decayed plastic buried underground.
The remains of ancient plants and animals.
Volcanic eruptions and lava flow.
Water trapped deep beneath the Earth's surface.
Pollution is the:
Process of cleaning up trash and waste.
Introduction of harmful substances into the environment.
Natural weathering of rocks and soil.
Growth of healthy plants and trees.
Sustainability means:
Using up all the Earth's resources as quickly as possible.
Meeting our current needs without harming the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
Focusing only on economic growth and development.
Ignoring environmental problems to focus on other issues.
Conservation is the:
Careless use of natural resources.
Protection and careful management of natural resources.
Process of making something new from old materials.
Study of how things break down over time.
Recycling is the process of:
Throwing away unwanted items in the trash.
Collecting and processing used materials to make new products.
Burning waste to create energy.
Burying garbage in landfills.
Extinction happens when:
A species of plant or animal becomes very common.
A species of plant or animal completely dies out.
A species of plant or animal moves to a new habitat.
A species of plant or animal changes its appearance.
Emissions are:
The natural colors of plants and flowers.
Substances released into the air, often harmful gases.
The sound that animals make.
The movement of water in rivers and oceans.
Greenhouse gases are gases in the atmosphere that:
Help plants grow by providing nutrients.
Trap heat and warm the Earth.
Clean the air and remove pollution.
Create colorful clouds in the sky.
A carbon footprint is the:
Mark left by a shoe on the ground.
Amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result of a person's or group's activities.
Measurement of how tall a tree is.
The amount of money spent on energy bills.
