Environmental Awareness for Year 4 Physical Education: Quizzes and Learning

Question 1

What does NOT belong in a natural ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

Cars

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Trees

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Rocks

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Water

Question 2

Which of these resources will never run out?

Accepted Answer

Wind

Answer

Coal

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Oil

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Natural gas

Question 3

What is the biggest threat to the animals that are originally from the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Losing their homes

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Changes in the weather

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Pollution

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Being hunted too much

Question 4

Which of these animals helps flowers and plants to make seeds?

Accepted Answer

Bees

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Snakes

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Rabbits

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Owls

Question 5

What is the name of the layer of air around our planet?

Accepted Answer

Atmosphere

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Water world

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Solid Earth

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Living things

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a benefit of recycling?

Accepted Answer

Creating more pollution

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Less waste

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Saving natural resources

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Saving energy

Question 7

What does the term 'biodiversity' mean?

Accepted Answer

The variety of living things in an area

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The amount of pollution in the air

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The number of people living in a city

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The temperature of the ocean

Question 8

Which of these actions can help to reduce carbon emissions?

Accepted Answer

Using renewable energy sources

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Driving to school every day

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Throwing rubbish on the ground

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Cutting down trees

Question 9

Which type of animal eats other animals?

Accepted Answer

Lion

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Rabbit

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Cow

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Dolphin

Question 10

What is the name of the highest mountain range in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Grampian Mountains

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Alps

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Andes

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Himalayas

Question 11

What does NOT cause water pollution?

Accepted Answer

Leaves falling into a river

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Oil spills

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Sewage

Question 12

Which of these is not a renewable resource?

Accepted Answer

Coal

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Wind

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Water

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Sunlight

Question 13

Which of these animals is an herbivore?

Accepted Answer

Zebra

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Lion

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Shark

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Eagle

Question 14

What is the process called by which plants use sunlight to create their own food?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Digestion

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Fermentation

Question 15

What is the name of the largest ocean on Earth?

Accepted Answer

Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 16

What is the name of the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas?

Accepted Answer

Evaporation

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Condensation

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Sublimation

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Precipitation

Question 17

What is the name of the layer of the atmosphere that contains most of the Earth's oxygen?

Accepted Answer

Troposphere

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Stratosphere

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Mesosphere

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Thermosphere

Question 18

Which of the following can be used again and again without running out?

Accepted Answer

Water

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Fossil fuels

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Coal

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Natural gas

Question 19

Why is the Earth getting warmer?

Accepted Answer

People are releasing gases into the air that trap heat

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People are cutting down too many trees

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Volcanoes are erupting too much

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The sun is getting hotter

Question 20

What do plants use to make their own food?

Accepted Answer

Sunlight

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Water

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Air

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Soil

Question 21

What is the biggest ocean on our planet?

Accepted Answer

Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 22

What is the most common gas in the air around us?

Accepted Answer

Nitrogen

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Hydrogen

Question 23

Which of these is NOT a clean and renewable source of energy?

Accepted Answer

Burning coal

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Sunlight

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Wind

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Water

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Digestion

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Sweating

Question 25

The hard ground we walk on is called the:

Accepted Answer

Crust

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Mantle

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Core

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Ocean

Question 26

Which of these animals eats only meat?

Accepted Answer

Lion

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Rabbit

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Cow

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Bird

Question 27

What is the main reason why the Earth is getting warmer?

Accepted Answer

Too many cars and factories are burning fuel

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The sun is getting hotter

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The Earth is running out of water

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There are too many people on the planet

Question 28

Which of these things can rot naturally?

Accepted Answer

A piece of fruit

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A plastic bag

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A metal can

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A glass jar

Question 29

What is the name of the largest body of water on Earth?

Accepted Answer

Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Mediterranean Sea

Question 30

Which of these things is NOT a good reason to spend time outdoors in nature?

Accepted Answer

You can eat more junk food.

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You can learn more about plants and animals.

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You can feel happier and less stressed.

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You can have new adventures.

Question 31

What is the main reason why the environment is getting polluted?

Accepted Answer

People's actions

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Natural events, like earthquakes

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Animals leaving their waste behind

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Plants and dead leaves decaying

Question 32

What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

Accepted Answer

A food chain follows one straight path, while a food web shows how many different animals eat different things.

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A food web follows one straight path, while a food chain shows how many different animals eat different things.

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They are the same thing.

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Neither of the above

Question 33

What do 'decomposers' do in an ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

They break down dead bugs, plants, and animals.

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They make food for other living things.

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They provide homes for other living things.

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They don't do anything very important.

Question 34

Air pollution is a big problem in many cities. Which of these is NOT a source of air pollution?

Accepted Answer

Trees

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Car exhaust fumes

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Factories

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Power stations

Question 35

Which of these is an endangered animal?

Accepted Answer

Polar Bear

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Hedgehog

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Fox

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Squirrel

Question 36

What is the name of the layer of gases around the Earth?

Accepted Answer

Atmosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Biosphere

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Geosphere

Question 37

Which of these is a renewable resource?

Accepted Answer

Solar energy

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Coal

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Oil

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Natural gas

Question 38

What is the process by which plants create their food called?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Combustion

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Decomposition

Question 39

Which is the largest ocean in the world?

Accepted Answer

Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 40

What pulls objects towards each other?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Magnetism

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Friction

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Wind

Question 41

Which of these is NOT an example of a renewable resource?

Accepted Answer

Coal

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Sunlight

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Wind

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Water

Question 42

What is the name of the process by which plants use sunlight to make their food?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Combustion

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Decomposition

Question 43

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

Accepted Answer

Atmosphere

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Ozone layer

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Biosphere

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Hydrosphere

Question 44

One example of an endangered species in the UK is the:

Accepted Answer

Water vole

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Red fox

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Hedgehog

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Sparrow

Question 45

Which type of pollution is caused by releasing harmful chemicals into the air?

Accepted Answer

Air pollution

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Water pollution

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Soil pollution

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Noise pollution

Question 46

What is the purpose of the recycling symbol?

Accepted Answer

To indicate that a material can be recycled

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To show the percentage of recycled material in a product

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To identify the type of material used in a product

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To promote the use of renewable resources

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of protecting the natural environment?

Accepted Answer

Making a lot of money

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Improved air quality

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Increased biodiversity

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Reduced flooding

Question 48

What is the main cause of climate change?

Accepted Answer

Human activities

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Volcanic eruptions

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Natural disasters

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Solar flares

Question 49

Climate change is a serious issue affecting our planet. What is a major cause of climate change?

Accepted Answer

Burning fossil fuels

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Planting trees

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Riding a bike to school

Question 50

Which of these actions is NOT a way to protect our surroundings?

Accepted Answer

Throwing trash into rivers

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Recycling materials like paper and plastic

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Planting trees

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Turning off lights when leaving a room

Question 51

What is the name of the layer of gases that surrounds our planet?

Accepted Answer

Atmosphere

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Troposphere

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Ozone layer

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Hydrosphere

Question 52

What is the name of the process where plants use sunlight to make their own food?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Condensation

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Evaporation

Question 53

Which of these is NOT a type of pollution?

Accepted Answer

Learning pollution

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Water pollution

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Air pollution

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Noise pollution

Question 54

What is the name of the biggest ocean in the world?

Accepted Answer

Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 55

Which of these is a source of energy that can be used again and again?

Accepted Answer

Wind power

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Gasoline

Question 56

What is the ozone layer's job?

Accepted Answer

Protects the Earth from harmful UV rays

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Provides oxygen for living things

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Regulates the Earth's temperature

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Prevents rainclouds from forming

Question 57

What does biodiversity refer to?

Accepted Answer

The variety of life on Earth

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The number of different species in an area

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The rate at which species are becoming extinct

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The impact of humans on the environment

Question 58

Which of the following is **not** a way to protect the environment?

Accepted Answer

Throwing litter on the ground

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Recycling

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Planting trees

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Conserving water

Question 59

What is the main gas in the Earth's atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

Nitrogen

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

Question 60

Which of the following animals is an animal that only eats plants?

Accepted Answer

Cow

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Lion

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Shark

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Eagle

Question 61

What is the name of the process by which plants use sunlight to create food?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

Answer

Respiration

Answer

Decomposition

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Transpiration

Question 62

Which of the following is a source of energy that can be used again and again?

Accepted Answer

Wind power

Answer

Coal

Answer

Natural gas

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Nuclear power

Question 63

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

Accepted Answer

Atmosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Biosphere

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Geosphere

Question 64

Which of the following is **not** a part of the water cycle?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Precipitation