Environmental Pollution: Causes, Effects, and Solutions

Question 1

What is the biggest cause of air pollution in cities and towns?

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Cars

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Factories

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Trees

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Animals

Question 2

What is the name of the gas that is released into the air when we burn fossil fuels, like petrol?

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Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Helium

Question 3

What is the process called where plants use sunlight to create their own food and release oxygen?

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Combustion

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Oxidation

Question 4

What is the name of the area of gases that surround the planet Earth?

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Atmosphere

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Biosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Lithosphere

Question 5

What causes air pollution?

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Burning fossil fuels in cars, factories, and power plants

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Planting trees

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Exercising

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Swimming in the ocean

Question 6

What is a biodegradable material?

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Something that can be broken down by nature, like paper or food

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Something that cannot be recycled

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Something that is harmful to the environment

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Something that is made of metal

Question 7

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

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Sunlight from solar panels

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Coal from mines

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Natural gas from underground

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Oil from the sea

Question 8

What is the main reason why trees are cut down?

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To make space for houses, roads, and farms

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To plant more trees

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To stop climate change

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Because they are not useful

Question 9

What is the difference between biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials?

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Biodegradable materials can be broken down by nature, while non-biodegradable materials cannot.

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Non-biodegradable materials decompose faster than biodegradable materials.

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Biodegradable materials are harmful to the environment, while non-biodegradable materials are not.

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There is no difference between biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials.

Question 10

Which of the following is a human activity that contributes to pollution?

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Driving a car

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Planting trees

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Riding a bicycle

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Walking

Question 11

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

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Atmosphere

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Biosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Lithosphere

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a type of pollution?

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Animal waste

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Air pollution

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Water pollution

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Noise pollution

Question 13

Which of the following is a source of air pollution?

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Cars and lorries

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Planting trees

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Wind farms

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Solar panels

Question 14

How does water pollution affect the environment?

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It can harm fish and other animals that live in the water.

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It can make the water safe to drink.

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It can improve air quality.

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It can reduce plastic waste.

Question 15

What is the main cause of plastic pollution in the oceans?

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People dropping litter

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Composting

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Recycling

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Landfills

Question 16

Which of the following is a way to reduce air pollution?

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Using public transport or walking instead of driving

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Burning more fossil fuels

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Cutting down more trees

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Producing more waste

Question 17

How can we protect ourselves from noise pollution?

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Wearing earplugs or headphones

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Making more noise

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Spending more time outdoors

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Ignoring it

Question 18

Which of the following is a good way to dispose of old electronic devices?

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Recycle them.

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Throw them in the bin.

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Burn them.

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Bury them.

Question 19

Why is it important to reduce pollution?

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To protect our health and the environment

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To save money.

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To make our cities look cleaner.

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To impress our friends.

Question 20

What can happen to us if we breathe in polluted air?

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Get a sore throat

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Grow green fingers

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Feel happy

Question 21

What is pollution?

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Things that make the air or water dirty

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Things that make plants grow poorly

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Things that make people sick

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Things that make the earth look messy

Question 22

What is the biggest cause of air pollution in cities?

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Cars

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Factories

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Trees

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Animals

Question 23

Which of these can be a problem caused by air pollution?

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People having trouble breathing

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The weather changing too much

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Water becoming dirty

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The soil eroding

Question 24

Pollution is when something makes the air, water, or land dirty. What is pollution?

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When something dirty gets into the air, water, or land

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When we make a mess

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When we see trash on the ground

Question 25

Which of these things can cause air pollution?

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Car exhaust

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Flowers

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Water

Question 26

What can happen if we breathe in dirty air?

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We can get sick

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We can become stronger

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We can jump higher

Question 27

Which of these animals is most bothered by loud noises?

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Birds

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Fish

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Worms

Question 28

Which of these is a good source of energy that we won't run out of?

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Sun

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Coal

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Gas

Question 29

Which of these natural disasters can be caused by pollution?

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Flooding

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Earthquakes

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Volcanoes

Question 30

Litter in the UK can end up in the ocean through rivers and wind. How might this litter affect animals in the ocean?

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It can hurt them

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It can't harm them

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It helps them

Question 31

How can we help keep our environment clean?

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Recycle and reuse

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Throw trash on the ground

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Use lots of water

Question 32

Pollution makes our planet unhealthy. What can we do to help?

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Plant more trees and flowers.

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Switch off the lights when we leave a room.

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Use bags again and again for shopping.

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Eat only meat.

Question 33

What human activity can pollute the air?

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Driving cars

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Planting trees

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Walking

Question 34

Name one type of pollution and an example of it.

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Air pollution - car exhaust

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Water pollution - plastic bottles

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Land pollution - food waste

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Noise pollution - loud music

Question 35

What happens when dirty things like smoke and dust get into the air we breathe?

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Air pollution

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Water pollution

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Soil pollution

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Noise pollution

Question 36

Which of these does NOT make water dirty?

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Rainwater

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Factory waste

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Fertilizers

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Sewage

Question 37

What mostly makes the air in cities dirty?

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Cars and lorries

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Volcanoes

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Building sites

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Forest fires

Question 38

Which of these can make our ears hurt?

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Loud noises

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Rubbish on the ground

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Smoky air

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Dirty water

Question 39

What do we call it when the water gets too much food?

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Eutrophication

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Acidification

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Salinization

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Desertification

Question 40

Which of these can rot away naturally?

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Paper

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Glass

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Plastic

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Metal

Question 41

Which gas mostly makes the air warm around the world?

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Carbon dioxide

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Nitrous oxide

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Methane

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Water vapor

Question 42

Which of these is a good reason to recycle?

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Less rubbish in the bins

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Creates more pollution

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Uses more electricity

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Makes more chemicals

Question 43

How can we make aeroplanes quieter?

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Use quieter engines and fly higher up

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Stop flying

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Tell people about noise

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Build more airports