Environmental Pollution Quiz

What is water pollution?

• Natural mixing of water with soil

• The addition of clean water to rivers

• The introduction of harmful substances into water bodies

• The use of water for farming

Which of the following best describes air pollution?

• A pleasant smell from flowers

• The presence of oxygen in the air

• The release of harmful substances into the air

• The natural flow of wind

Which of the following is a major cause of land pollution?

• Composting organic matter

• Littering and improper waste disposal

• Growing vegetables

• Watering plants

Which activity leads to water pollution?

• Washing cars on driveways

• Throwing trash in bins

• Fishing with nets

• Installing water filters

Which type of pollution can result in acid rain?

• Land pollution

• Noise pollution

• Air pollution

• Water pollution

A visible sign of air pollution in cities is:

• Clear blue skies

• Thick smog

• Falling leaves

• Frequent rain

What effect does water pollution have on aquatic life?

• It makes the habitat more suitable for breeding

• It provides cleaner habitats

• It can cause sickness or death

• It increases oxygen in water

How can land pollution affect human health?

• It cures diseases

• It increases food production

• It may cause illness from contaminated food

• It makes land cleaner

Which of these are human activities that cause air pollution?

• Driving cars

• Playing music loudly

• Burning fossil fuels

• Factory emissions

What are possible health effects of drinking polluted water?

• Typhoid

• Cholera

• Better digestion

• Dysentery