WorksheetsSOIL POLUTION
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is soil pollution?
a)
The natural process of soil formation
b)
The contamination of soil with harmful, non-natural substances
c)
The addition of compost to improve soil quality
d)
The overgrowth of plants in the soil
2.
Which of the following is NOT a cause of soil pollution?
a)
Fertilizer use
b)
Composting
c)
Industrial waste
d)
Oil spills
3.
Heavy metals such as lead and mercury primarily come from:
a)
Plastic waste
b)
Mining and industrial discharge
c)
Organic farming
d)
Forest fires
4.
What is one major consequence of long-term soil pollution?
a)
Increased biodiversity
b)
Soil fertility loss
c)
Cleaner air
d)
Reduced water supply
5.
What Philippine law addresses proper waste segregation to reduce soil pollution?
a)
RA 9003
b)
RA 6969
c)
RA 8749
d)
RA 7277
6.
Which type of soil pollution occurs due to overuse of pesticides and fertilizers?
a)
Mining pollution
b)
Urban pollution
c)
Agricultural pollution
d)
Industrial pollution
7.
What pollutant is commonly found near roads due to vehicle leaks and emissions?
a)
Heavy metals
b)
Hydrocarbons
c)
Pesticides
d)
Salts
8.
Which heavy metal is known to cause kidney failure and bone weakening after long-term exposure?
a)
Lead
b)
Cadmium
c)
Chromium
d)
Nickel
9.
According to the FAO (2021), what percentage of global soil is moderately to severely degraded?
a)
10%
b)
33%
c)
50%
d)
75%
10.
The Basel Convention (1989) aims to:
a)
Promote composting methods
b)
Reduce transboundary movement of hazardous waste
c)
Encourage chemical fertilizer use
d)
Increase industrial production
11.
Caused by excessive use of fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides in farming.
(a)
12.
Results from dumping, oil spills, and construction debris in cities.
(a)
13.
Occurs when industrial waste such as lead and mercury contaminates the soil.
(a)
14.
Happens when mining activities release toxic metals into nearby soils.
(a)
15.
Occurs when disease-causing microorganisms or organic waste degrade soil quality.
(a)
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