Air Pollution and Water Pollution Quiz

Which of the following is a living indicator of air pollution?

• Lichens

• Algae

• Fish

• Trees

Which type of lichen can grow in heavily polluted air?

• Bushy lichen

• Leafy lichen

• Crusty lichen

• None of the above

What are the effects of acid rain?

• Breathing difficulties for living things

• Damage to plants and water life

• Increased soil acidity

• All of the above

How can sulfur dioxide be captured before it escapes from power stations?

• Flue gas desulphurisation

• Catalytic converters

• Alkali removal

• Filtering particles

What is the main cause of water pollution in the given scenario?

• Fertilizer runoff

• Sewage discharge

• Industrial waste

• Oil spills

What happens when microorganisms decompose dead plants in a lake?

• Oxygen is used up

• Algae multiply rapidly

• Fish die

• Light cannot penetrate the water

What is the main cause of deforestation?

• Making space for agriculture

• Extracting natural resources

• Building infrastructure

• All of the above

What is the term for the accumulation of pollutants in prey organisms?

• Bioaccumulation

• Pollution transfer

• Predator poisoning

• Prey contamination

What is the consequence of deforestation on climate?

• Warmer and windier climate

• Increased rainfall

• Colder temperatures

• Reduced air pollution

How can demand for energy and resources be reduced?

• Limiting population growth

• Reusing and recycling

• Using energy more efficiently

• All of the above