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Environmental Science Quiz

Total questions: 88

Worksheet time: 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is pollution?

a)

Keeping the environment clean

b)

Making the environment dirty and unsafe

c)

Planting trees

d)

Saving water

2.

What causes air pollution?

a)

Smoke from cars and factories

b)

Rain and clouds

c)

Wind from the sea

d)

Singing birds

3.

Which of these is an example of water pollution?

a)

Throwing garbage into the river

b)

Swimming in clean water

c)

Drinking clean water

d)

Using a faucet

4.

What happens when people drink dirty water?

a)

They stay healthy

b)

They may get sick

c)

They become stronger

d)

They feel happy

5.

What can cause land pollution?

a)

Throwing trash anywhere

b)

Recycling bottles

c)

Cleaning your yard

d)

Planting flowers

6.

How can we help reduce air pollution?

a)

Plant more trees

b)

Burn more plastics

c)

Throw garbage in the open

d)

Use more cars

7.

What is the best place to put our trash?

a)

In the trash bin

b)

On the road

c)

In the river

d)

In the garden

8.

What happens to fish when the water is polluted?

a)

They grow bigger

b)

They become healthy

c)

They may die

d)

They sing songs

9.

Which of the following can clean the air?

a)

Trees and plants

b)

Smoke and fire

c)

Plastic and paper

d)

Dust and dirt

10.

What kind of pollution do we see when garbage is scattered on the ground?

a)

Water pollution

b)

Air pollution

c)

Land pollution

d)

Noise pollution

11.

What causes bad smell in polluted land areas?

a)

Fresh flowers

b)

Dirty garbage and waste

c)

Rainwater

d)

Clean soil

12.

Why should we not burn plastics?

a)

It makes the air clean

b)

It causes smoke and air pollution

c)

It helps plants grow

d)

It saves energy

13.

What can we recycle?

a)

Plastic bottles, paper, and cans

b)

Food leftovers

c)

Broken glass

d)

Dirty water

14.

What will happen if we continue to pollute the Earth?

a)

The Earth will stay healthy

b)

Animals and people may get sick

c)

The air will smell fresh

d)

The rivers will stay clean

15.

What should we do to protect our water?

a)

Throw trash in rivers

b)

Save and keep water clean

c)

Waste water

d)

Spill oil into the sea

16.

Which of the following is a good habit for caring for the environment?

a)

Picking up trash and recycling

b)

Burning garbage

c)

Cutting trees

d)

Wasting electricity

17.

What happens when the air is dirty?

a)

It smells fresh

b)

It is easy to breathe

c)

It becomes hard to breathe

d)

It rains more

18.

Why are trees important?

a)

They give us clean air

b)

They make more smoke

c)

They make trash

d)

They pollute the land

19.

How can students help reduce pollution?

a)

Throw candy wrappers in bins

b)

Litter on the playground

c)

Waste water while brushing

d)

Step on plants

20.

What is climate?

a)

The clothes we wear

b)

The kind of weather a place has over a long time

c)

The rain that falls for one day

d)

The air we breathe

21.

What is global warming?

a)

The Earth getting colder

b)

The Earth getting hotter over time

c)

The Earth staying the same

d)

The Earth having no air

22.

What makes the Earth hotter?

a)

Too many trees

b)

Too much smoke and pollution

c)

Clean air

d)

Rain and clouds

23.

What is the main cause of global warming?

a)

Pollution from cars and factories

b)

Wind from the sea

c)

Trees giving oxygen

d)

Water from rivers

24.

What happens when the Earth becomes too hot?

a)

Ice in the polar regions melts

b)

There is more snow

c)

The Earth becomes smaller

d)

The oceans disappear

25.

What can happen when ice melts in the North and South Poles?

a)

The sea level rises

b)

The land becomes bigger

c)

There is more ice

d)

The Earth becomes colder

26.

What gas traps heat and makes the Earth warm?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Carbon dioxide

c)

Hydrogen

d)

Helium

27.

Where does carbon dioxide come from?

a)

Smoke from cars and factories

b)

Flowers and trees

c)

Clouds and rain

d)

Fresh air

28.

Which of the following helps stop global warming?

a)

Cutting down trees

b)

Planting more trees

c)

Burning garbage

d)

Using more cars

29.

What happens to animals when the weather changes too much?

a)

They may lose their homes

b)

They become stronger

c)

They grow faster

d)

They sleep longer

30.

What can happen when the weather becomes too hot?

a)

People feel cool and relaxed

b)

Plants may dry up

c)

It snows more often

d)

The air becomes cleaner

31.

What can we do to help the Earth?

a)

Turn off lights when not in use

b)

Waste water

c)

Burn plastics

d)

Throw trash anywhere

32.

Why is it bad to cut too many trees?

a)

Trees make air dirty

b)

Trees give shade only

c)

Trees clean the air and help cool the Earth

d)

Trees take too much space

33.

What can happen when there is too much smoke in the air?

a)

The air becomes fresh

b)

The sun shines brighter

c)

The air becomes dirty and traps more heat

d)

The sky turns blue

34.

What should we do instead of burning garbage?

a)

Reuse and recycle things

b)

Throw garbage anywhere

c)

Burn more trash

d)

Make more smoke

35.

What can schools do to help stop climate change?

a)

Teach students to plant trees and recycle

b)

Let students litter

c)

Burn garbage in the playground

d)

Waste electricity

36.

What can we use instead of cars to reduce smoke?

a)

Ride bicycles or walk

b)

Buy more cars

c)

Drive alone everywhere

d)

Leave engines running

37.

What should we do with garbage?

a)

Leave it everywhere

b)

Put it in the trash can

c)

Burn it in the open

d)

Throw it in the river

38.

What should we do with old things?

a)

Throw them away

b)

Reuse or recycle them

c)

Burn them

d)

Bury them

39.

What should we always remember?

a)

Keep our air, water, and land clean

b)

Pollute to make things colorful

c)

Throw trash anywhere

d)

Don’t recycle

40.

What are natural resources?

a)

Things made by people

b)

Things we get from nature

c)

Toys and gadgets

d)

Things from the store

41.

Which of the following is a natural resource?

a)

Air, water, and soil

b)

Plastic and paper

c)

Cars and machines

d)

Books and pencils

42.

What does conserve mean?

a)

Use too much

b)

Save and use wisely

c)

Throw away

d)

Break or waste

43.

Why should we save water?

a)

Because it is unlimited

b)

Because it is needed by all living things

c)

Because we do not use it every day

d)

Because it is not important

44.

Which of the following helps save water?

a)

Letting the faucet run while brushing

b)

Turning off the faucet when not in use

c)

Taking very long baths

d)

Playing with water

45.

What should we do to save electricity?

a)

Leave lights on all day

b)

Turn off lights when not needed

c)

Watch TV all night

d)

Plug in many gadgets

46.

How can we take care of trees?

a)

Cut them down

b)

Burn them

c)

Plant new ones

d)

Step on their roots

47.

Why are trees important natural resources?

a)

They make smoke

b)

They give us oxygen, shade, and fruits

c)

They make noise

d)

They use too much water

48.

What can we do with old bottles and cans?

a)

Throw them away

b)

Burn them

c)

Reuse or recycle them

d)

Hide them

49.

Which of the following is an example of recycling?

a)

Making paper from old newspapers

b)

Throwing papers in the trash

c)

Burning old notebooks

d)

Tearing up boxes

50.

Why should we not waste paper?

a)

Paper comes from trees

b)

Paper is not important

c)

Paper grows by itself

d)

Paper is easy to make

51.

What should we do with trash?

a)

Throw it anywhere

b)

Throw it in proper bins

c)

Keep it under the bed

d)

Leave it on the street

52.

How can we take care of soil?

a)

Throw garbage on the ground

b)

Grow plants and avoid littering

c)

Spill oil on it

d)

Burn plastic on it

53.

What happens when we waste natural resources?

a)

We can always make more

b)

They may run out

c)

They grow back quickly

d)

Nothing happens

54.

What can we do to save fuel and reduce smoke?

a)

Ride bicycles or walk

b)

Use cars all the time

c)

Leave engines running

d)

Burn oil

55.

What should we do with clean water?

a)

Play with it

b)

Save and use it wisely

c)

Let it spill everywhere

d)

Throw garbage in it

56.

What happens if we waste electricity?

a)

We save money

b)

We help the Earth

c)

We waste resources

d)

We make more electricity

57.

What happens to farmers when the weather changes too much?

a)

Their plants grow better

b)

Their crops may dry and die

c)

They get more rain always

d)

The soil becomes cleaner

58.

Why do scientists say global warming is a big problem?

a)

It makes Earth hotter and harms people, animals, and plants

b)

It helps the Earth rest

c)

It makes ice thicker

d)

It makes air cleaner

59.

What should we all remember?

a)

Protect our Earth and help stop global warming

b)

Burn more trash

c)

Waste water and electricity

d)

Cut down trees

60.

What is one way to protect animals?

a)

Destroy their homes

b)

Catch and keep all animals

c)

Protect their habitats and plant more trees

d)

Pollute the water

61.

Which of the following uses resources wisely?

a)

Wasting paper

b)

Reusing plastic bottles

c)

Leaving lights on

d)

Throwing trash anywhere

62.

Why should we save natural resources?

a)

Because they last forever

b)

Because people, animals, and plants need them

c)

Because they are not important

d)

Because we don’t use them much

63.

What should we always remember?

a)

Use and waste resources

b)

Take care of and conserve natural resources

c)

Burn garbage and cut trees

d)

Use water and electricity carelessly

64.

Why should we not waste water?

a)

Because it rains every day

b)

Because water is needed by all living things

c)

Because water is not useful

d)

Because it makes noise

65.

What should we do when brushing our teeth?

a)

Leave the faucet open

b)

Turn off the faucet while brushing

c)

Play with the water

d)

Use a new cup each time

66.

Which of these is a good way to save water?

a)

Watering plants at noon

b)

Watering plants early in the morning

c)

Taking long showers

d)

Leaving leaks unfixed

67.

What can we do if we see a leaking faucet?

a)

Ignore it

b)

Tell an adult to fix it

c)

Play with the leak

d)

Wash hands under it longer

68.

Why is it important to keep rivers clean?

a)

So we can throw trash there

b)

So fish and people have clean water

c)

So the river smells bad

d)

So we can swim in dirty water

69.

What makes the air dirty?

a)

Smoke from cars and factories

b)

Flowers and trees

c)

Fresh wind

d)

Clouds

70.

How can we help keep the air clean?

a)

Plant more trees

b)

Burn more garbage

c)

Drive cars all the time

d)

Throw trash everywhere

71.

What can happen if the air is dirty?

a)

People and animals can get sick

b)

The air smells nice

c)

The sky looks clearer

d)

Trees grow faster

72.

What should factories do to help the air?

a)

Use machines that release clean smoke

b)

Burn more fuel

c)

Throw trash outside

d)

Stop cleaning their area

73.

Why should we avoid burning leaves and trash?

a)

It saves time

b)

It makes the air dirty

c)

It smells good

d)

It helps trees grow

74.

What causes land pollution?

a)

Throwing garbage anywhere

b)

Planting flowers

c)

Cleaning the yard

d)

Sweeping the floor

75.

What can we do to keep the land clean?

a)

Litter everywhere

b)

Sweep and throw trash in bins

c)

Burn garbage

d)

Dig holes in the yard

76.

Why should we not pour oil on the ground?

a)

It makes plants grow faster

b)

It harms the soil and plants

c)

It helps the soil smell better

d)

It makes it easier to dig

77.

What happens when people cut down too many trees?

a)

The land can lose soil and become dry

b)

The land becomes greener

c)

The soil grows faster

d)

The air becomes cooler

78.

What is one way to protect the soil?

a)

Grow plants and trees

b)

Throw garbage on it

c)

Step on plants

d)

Spill chemicals

79.

Why do we need trees?

a)

They make the air clean and give shade

b)

They block the sun

c)

They make smoke

d)

They make noise

80.

What should we do if someone cuts a tree?

a)

Plant another tree

b)

Burn more wood

c)

Leave the land empty

d)

Throw trash in the hole

81.

What happens if there are no trees?

a)

The air becomes fresh

b)

The soil and animals lose protection

c)

The land grows faster

d)

The weather stays cool

82.

How do trees help fight pollution?

a)

By giving shade only

b)

By cleaning the air

c)

By making the ground dirty

d)

By using up oxygen

83.

What can children do to help care for plants?

a)

Step on flowers

b)

Water and protect them

c)

Pick leaves for fun

d)

Pull plants out of the ground

84.

Why should we save electricity?

a)

Because it costs money and uses natural resources

b)

Because it is free

c)

Because it makes rooms dark

d)

Because we don’t like light

85.

Which of these saves energy?

a)

Turning off lights when not in use

b)

Leaving fans running all day

c)

Using many gadgets at once

d)

Keeping the TV on while sleeping

86.

What can we use instead of using too much fuel?

a)

Walk or ride a bicycle

b)

Drive alone everywhere

c)

Leave cars running

d)

Buy more gasoline

87.

What happens when we use too much electricity?

a)

The Earth stays clean

b)

More fuel is burned and pollution increases

c)

The weather stays cool

d)

Trees grow faster

88.

What should we always remember about natural resources?

a)

Use them wisely and never waste them

b)

Use them all at once

c)

Ignore them

d)

Throw them away