
Understanding Pollution Types and Effects

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6th Grade
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April Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is air pollution?
The contamination of water bodies by harmful substances.
The contamination of the atmosphere by harmful substances.
The introduction of invasive species into ecosystems.
The increase in temperature in natural water bodies.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of thermal pollution?
Emission of carbon dioxide from car exhaust.
Discharge of hot water from industrial plants into rivers.
Pesticides washing into rivers.
Introduction of zebra mussels into freshwater systems.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS3-3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is chemical pollution?
The introduction of harmful chemical substances into the environment.
The contamination of the atmosphere by harmful gases.
The increase in temperature in natural water bodies.
The introduction of invasive species into ecosystems.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of biological pollution?
Emission of nitrogen oxides from car exhaust.
Discharge of hot water from power plants.
Pesticides causing algal blooms.
Zebra mussels introduced into freshwater systems.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What harmful effect can thermal pollution have on aquatic life?
It increases oxygen levels in water.
It reduces oxygen levels in water.
It introduces harmful microorganisms.
It causes algal blooms.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which substance is commonly associated with air pollution from car exhaust?
Pesticides
Nitrogen oxides
Zebra mussels
Hot water
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common source of chemical pollution in water bodies?
Car exhaust
Industrial hot water discharge
Pesticides and fertilizers
Invasive species
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-3
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do zebra mussels affect freshwater systems?
They increase oxygen levels.
They outcompete native species.
They reduce water temperature.
They introduce harmful gases.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-2
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
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