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WorksheetsEnvironmental Science Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is pollution?
Clean substances in the environment
Dirty or harmful substances in the environment
Fresh air in the environment
Pure water in the environment
What are fossil fuels?
Renewable energy sources
The oil, coal, and natural gas that are used to provide energy
Solar and wind energy
Water and wind energy
What is acid rain?
Rain that is less acidic than normal rain
Rain that is more acidic than normal rain
Rain that is neutral
Rain that is basic
What is ozone?
Gas made of two oxygen atoms
Gas made of three oxygen atoms
Gas made of four oxygen atoms
Gas made of one oxygen atom
What is smog?
A type of cloud that forms in the sky
A yellow-brown haze that forms when sunlight reacts with air pollution
A type of fog that appears in the morning
A clear mist that forms over lakes
What is groundwater?
Water that flows in rivers
Water that collects under the earth’s surface
Water that evaporates into the air
Water that is found in oceans
What is sewage?
Clean water used for drinking
Water used for irrigation
Human waste, garbage, detergents, and other household wastes washed down drains and toilets
Water used in swimming pools
What are landfills?
Natural pits formed by erosion
Huge, specially designed pits where waste materials are dumped and buried
Areas where trees are planted
Places where animals are kept
What does "biodegradable" mean?
Easily broken down in the environment
Difficult to recycle
Made of plastic
Harmful to animals
How is acid rain formed?
By mixing sugar with water
When gas from the burning of fossil fuels is mixed with moisture in the air
By freezing rainwater
When rainwater evaporates
What effect does acid rain have on stone?
It makes the stone shine.
It eats away at the stone.
It makes the stone grow.
It turns the stone into metal.
Which health problems can be caused or aggravated by ozone and smog?
Headaches and fever
Bronchitis, asthma, and emphysema
Stomach ache and nausea
Broken bones
What is the function of the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere?
It provides oxygen for breathing.
It shields the earth from the sun’s harmful UV rays.
It helps in the formation of clouds.
It absorbs carbon dioxide.
Which of the following is a source of drinking water that can become polluted?
Groundwater
Clouds
Deserts
Mountains
What diseases can sewage spread?
Common cold, flu, and measles
Hepatitis A, typhoid fever, amoebic dysentery, and cholera
Chickenpox, mumps, and rubella
Asthma, bronchitis, and pneumonia
What is sewage composed of?
Clean water and soap
Human waste, garbage, detergents, and other household wastes
Sand, gravel, and stones
Fresh fruits and vegetables
How do factories contribute to water pollution?
By planting trees
By recycling waste
By releasing industrial waste and oil spills
By cleaning rivers
What is a major source of pollution in surface and groundwater?
Natural minerals
Chemicals used on land
Ocean water
Air pollution
Where do chemical fertilizers and pesticides used on farms often end up?
In the air
In surface and groundwater
In outer space
In the mountains
Where does a lot of solid waste go?
Oceans
Forests
Landfills
Rivers
