Human Impact on the Environment: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 5 Geography

Question 1

When forests are cut down, how does it directly contribute to climate change?

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More carbon dioxide is released into the air

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Less oxygen is produced

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It leads to increased rainfall

Question 2

How does climate change affect the level of the sea?

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The sea level rises

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The sea level falls

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There is no change in sea level

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The sea level changes in a way we cannot predict

Question 3

What is the main goal of the Kyoto Protocol?

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To reduce the amount of gases that cause climate change

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To protect animals that are in danger

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To stop deserts from spreading

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To give rights to native people

Question 4

Which of these does NOT cause air pollution?

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Solar panels and wind turbines

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Cars and trucks

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Cutting down forests

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Factories and power plants

Question 5

What does a person or company's carbon footprint measure?

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How much greenhouse gas they produce

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How much carbon dioxide they release

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How much energy they use

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How much waste they make

Question 6

What is a primary source of air pollution in cities?

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Burning fossil fuels, like petrol or diesel

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Planting trees

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Conserving water

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Recycling plastic

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a result of deforestation?

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Improved air quality

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Loss of animal and plant species

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Increased soil erosion

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Changes in the water cycle

Question 8

What is the process by which trees absorb carbon dioxide from the air?

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Transpiration

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Decomposition

Question 9

Which of these is a good farming practice?

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Planting plants to cover the soil

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Using lots of chemical fertilisers

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Keeping too many animals on the land

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Cutting down all the trees on the farm

Question 10

What is the name for protecting animals and plants that are at risk of disappearing?

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Biodiversity conservation

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Pollution control

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Climate change mitigation

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Waste management

Question 11

What is a major problem for animals and plants living in the ocean?

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Plastic pollution

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Deforestation

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Overfishing

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Acid rain

Question 12

What do we call it when trees are cut down?

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Deforestation

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Planting trees

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Saving trees

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Protecting forests

Question 13

What is the name for the process where plants use sunlight to make food?

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Photosynthesis

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Breathing

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Drinking water

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Growing roots

Question 14

What is the name for the layer of gases that surrounds the Earth?

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Atmosphere

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Ocean

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Land

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Living things

Question 15

What is the most common greenhouse gas produced by humans?

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Water vapor

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Nitrogen

Question 16

What is the name of the study of living things and their environment?

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Ecology

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Biology

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Chemistry

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Physics

Question 17

Which is the main reason for climate change?

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Burning of fossil fuels

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Deforestation

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Animal agriculture

Question 18

Which of the following is a source of renewable energy?

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Solar energy

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Coal

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Natural gas

Question 19

What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources?

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Renewable energy sources can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable energy sources are finite.

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Renewable energy sources are more expensive than non-renewable energy sources.

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Non-renewable energy sources are cleaner than renewable energy sources.

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There is no difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources.

Question 20

Which of the following is a human activity that can negatively impact the environment?

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Deforestation

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Planting trees

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Using renewable energy

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Reducing waste

Question 21

What is the term for the practice of using resources without harming the environment for future generations?

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Sustainability

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Environmental protection

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Pollution control

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Climate action

Question 22

What is the main greenhouse gas emitted by human activities that causes climate change?

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Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Water vapour

Question 23

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

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Wind power

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Fossil fuels

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Natural gas

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Coal

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of reducing waste?

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Increasing water pollution

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Saving natural resources

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Protecting animal habitats

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Reducing air pollution

Question 25

What is the term for a large area of land covered in trees?

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Forest

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Park

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Field

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Desert

Question 26

What is the name of the international agreement that aims to stop climate change?

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Paris Agreement

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Kyoto Agreement

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Montreal Agreement

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London Convention

Question 27

Which of these is NOT a way that human activities impact the environment?

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Volcanic eruptions

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Pollution

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Climate change

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Deforestation

Question 28

Which type of pollution involves the release of harmful gases into the air?

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Air pollution

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Water pollution

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Noise pollution

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Soil pollution

Question 29

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

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Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Helium

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of recycling?

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Makes the air more polluted

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Reduces the amount of waste in landfills

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Saves natural resources

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Creates new jobs

Question 31

Which of these actions is the most effective way to reduce waste and help the environment?

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Recycling as much as possible, composting food scraps, and reducing the amount of waste we produce

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Throwing all our rubbish in the bin

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Burning all our rubbish

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Only using reusable bags when we go shopping

Question 32

Which of these human activities contributes significantly to air pollution?

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Burning fuels such as coal and gas

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Recycling cardboard

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Growing crops

Question 33

Deforestation, or cutting down trees, can have various negative impacts on the environment. Which of the following is NOT a negative impact of deforestation?

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Increased production of oxygen

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Reduced soil quality

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Loss of animal habitats

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Increased risk of flooding

Question 34

To help reduce the amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere, which of these actions can be taken?

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Using public transport like buses and trains

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Driving more frequently

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Burning coal for electricity

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Cutting down large areas of forest

Question 35

Certain human actions can damage the ozone layer. Which of these actions is harmful to the ozone layer?

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Releasing chemicals called chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) into the atmosphere

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Planting more trees

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Reducing carbon emissions

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Using energy-efficient appliances

Question 36

Soil erosion is the loss of soil due to natural or human activities. Which of these is a major consequence of soil erosion?

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Loss of fertile soil

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Enhanced plant growth

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Improved drainage

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Increased soil moisture

Question 37

Reducing carbon emissions can have various benefits. Which of the following is a potential benefit of reducing carbon emissions?

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Improved air quality

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Increased deforestation

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Greater risk of flooding

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Depletion of natural resources

Question 38

What is a major reason for the decline in plant and animal species diversity worldwide?

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Destruction of natural habitats due to human activities

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Increased species competition

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Enhanced wildlife conservation efforts

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Improved natural predator control

Question 39

Which of these energy sources is considered renewable?

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Wind power

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Natural gas

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Coal

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Nuclear power