Our Environment Quiz

Read the following statements and decide if they are True or False: 1. A fish in a pond and a rock in a pond are both living things because they are in water. 2. Sunlight and water are abiotic elements needed by plants to grow.

1. 1 - True, 2 - True
2. 1 - False, 2 - True
3. 1 - True, 2 - False
4. 1 - False, 2 - False

Answer: (b) 1 - False, 2 - True

Which of the following does NOT belong in the group?

1. River
2. Air
3. Elephant
4. Rock

Answer: (c) Elephant

A group of people cut down many trees in a forest. What is the most likely effect on the animals living there?

1. The animals will stay and grow stronger
2. The animals will get more food and shelter
3. The animals will turn into plants to survive
4. The animals will find another place to live

Answer: (d) The animals will find another place to live

Which ecosystem would a cactus, snake, and lizard most likely be found in?

1. Rainforest ecosystem
2. Ocean ecosystem
3. Pond ecosystem
4. Desert ecosystem

Answer: (d) Desert ecosystem

Complete the following: Clay soil : Holds more water :: Sandy soil : _______

1. Drains water quickly
2. Stays always wet
3. Has large rocks
4. Cannot be used for farming

Answer: (a) Drains water quickly

What should be the correct sequence? A. The cow eats grass to get energy. B. The bird eats insects that feed on the cow. C. The insects get energy from the cow.

1. A → B → C
2. A → C → B
3. C → A → B
4. B → C → A

Answer: (b) A → C → B

If many insects in a garden die because of a harmful spray, which living thing will be affected next in the food chain?

1. Rocks and birds
2. Birds that eat insects
3. Water and soil
4. Sunlight and air

Answer: (b) Birds that eat insects

Choose the correct option regarding the two statements below. Statement 1: Turning off the tap while brushing helps to save water. Statement 2: Throwing plastic bags in a river helps keep the water clean.

1. Both the statements are correct
2. Both the statements are incorrect
3. Statement 1 is correct, but Statement 2 is incorrect
4. Statement 1 is incorrect, but Statement 2 is correct

Answer: (c) Statement 1 is correct, but Statement 2 is incorrect

Look at the diagram of the water cycle. What will happen if there is no Sun?

1. Evapouration will stop, and clouds will not form
2. More rain will fall because there will be extra water
3. The water cycle will continue as normal
4. Water will change directly from liquid to ice without evapourating

Answer: (a) Evapouration will stop, and clouds will not form

Anya’s family uses solar panels to get electricity at home. Why is this a better choice for the environment than using coal or wood?

1. Solar energy comes only at night
2. Coal and wood make food taste better
3. Solar energy does not cause smoke or pollution
4. Solar panels make more noise than fans

Answer: (c) Solar energy does not cause smoke or pollution