Pollution Quiz

Brenda saw a young boy throwing garbage into the river near her house. What kind of pollution is this?

1. land pollution
2. air pollution
3. water pollution

Answer: (c) water pollution

Tim's father washes his car with soapy water that flows into the nearby pond. How does this action affect the water in the pond?

1. It pollutes the water with soap and chemicals.
2. It makes the water clean.
3. It doesn't affect the water at all.

Answer: (a) It pollutes the water with soap and chemicals.

Identify the INCORRECT statement related to air pollution:

1. Planting more trees helps in reducing air pollution.
2. Air pollution can cause breathing problems in humans.
3. Air pollution has no effect on the weather.

Answer: (c) Air pollution has no effect on the weather.

Read the clues given below and identify the type of pollution: Clue 1 - You see oil spills and waste floating in the sea. Clue 2 - The water is turning dark.

1. air pollution
2. water pollution
3. noise pollution

Answer: (b) water pollution

Read the clues given below and identify the type of pollution: Clue 1 - You hear loud music from a concert near your house late at night. Clue 2 - It is disturbing your sleep.

1. noise pollution
2. air pollution
3. water pollution

Answer: (a) noise pollution

Fill in the blank: There is a bad smell and smoke in the air because people are _____. This is causing air pollution.

1. blowing balloons
2. burning garbage
3. playing in the park

Answer: (b) burning garbage

Which of these actions does NOT help in reducing noise pollution?

1. Honking the car horn frequently.
2. Planting more trees.
3. Using earplugs to listen to music.

Answer: (a) Honking the car horn frequently.

During a festival, many fireworks are set off in John's neighbourhood. The air smelt bad and there was a lot of smoke. What types of pollution did the fireworks cause?

1. water and air pollution
2. air and noise pollution
3. water and noise pollution

Answer: (b) air and noise pollution

Jake’s neighbourhood park is often littered with trash after weekends. What is a good way for the community to address this issue?

1. Throw trash into the bushes to keep it out of sight.
2. Leave the trash and wait for the rain to wash it away.
3. Organise regular clean-up events and install more trash bins.

Answer: (c) Organise regular clean-up events and install more trash bins.

Which statement is correct about ways to keep the air fresh and clean?

1. Burning leaves and trash in the open.
2. Keep car engines on while parking at the waiting area.
3. Use public transport to reduce air pollution.

Answer: (b) Keep car engines on while parking at the waiting area.