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Timed Quiz 25 - Science

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The diagram below shows a type of environment.

What term best describes the type of environment shown in the diagram?

A. Aquatic

B. Grassland

C. Rainforest

D. Wetland

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The image below shows an environmental condition which can have disastrous effects on all living things. Use the information to answer item.

The condition depicted can ultimately cause ?

A. Overpopulation

B. Decline in food production

C. Water pollution

D. Growth

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Which of the following is the smallest particle of soil?

A. Humus

B. Sand

C. Clay

D. Silt

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Dark, organic material that forms in soil when plant and animal matter decays

A. Humus

B. Sand

C. Clay

D. Silt

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The diagram below shows a type of environment. Use the information to answer item.

What term best describes the type of environment shown in the diagram?

A. Aquatic

B. Grassland

C. Rainforest

D. Wetland

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The diagram below shows a type of soil. Use the information to answer item.

What term best describes the type of soil shown in the diagram?

A. Loam

B. Sand

C. Clay

D. Silt

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Which of the following factors are contributing to the destruction of the environment?

A. Air Pollution

B. Water Pollution

C. Deforestation

D. All of these

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How are humans affected by climate change?

A. It affects the food we eat

B. It affects the health of humans

C. It causes more heatwaves and floods

D. All of these

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Why would a city be experiencing record-breaking cold and rainfall if the climate is warming?

A. Excess pollution causes cold and rainfall

B. Deforestation causes cold and rainfall

C. The phenomena of Climate change causes cold and rainfall

D. Cold spells are due to variability in local weather patterns

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Extra cold winters happens due to …….?

A. Warmer climate traps more water vapour

B. Global warming

C. Greenhouse Effect

D. Increase in level of carbon dioxide in the air

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Some experts think climate change is the biggest health threat facing humanity. How does climate change affect people's health?

A. Can increase risk of infectious diseases

B. Causes food and water scarcity

C. It has the potential to increase harmful pollutants in the air

D. All of these

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How much increase in sea level is predicted by scientists by the end of this century?

A. 1 to 2 feet

B. 1 to 3 feet

C. 1 to 4 feet

D. None of these

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Which of the following is not included in the 3 Rs rule?

A. Reduce

B. Reuse

C. Recycle

D. Redesign

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What does the term “Reuse” signify in the 3 Rs rule?

A. The accumulation of wastes consuming less and throwing less

B. Instead of throwing the substances as waste, reuse them whenever possible

C. Nonhazardous solid waste that requires collection and transport to a processing or disposal site

D. None of these

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Decreasing the accumulation of wastes consuming less and throwing out less.

Which defines this term in the 3 Rs rule?

A. Reuse

B. Recycle

C. Reduce

D. Refuse

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What does the term “Reduce” signify in the 3 Rs rule?

A. Decreasing the accumulation of wastes consuming less and throwing less

B. Instead of throwing the substances as waste, reuse them whenever possible

C. Say no to non-biodegradable wastes such as plastic bags, packaging cans etc

D. None of these

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What should be done to reduce solid waste pollution?

A. Use a reusable bottle for the beverages

B. Use reusable grocery bags for shopping

C. Shop local farmers markets and buy in bulk to reduce packaging, if possible

D. All of these

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Which of the following is/ are the main sources of solid waste pollution?

A. Plastic bags

B. Packaging disposable items

C. Use of heavy motor vehicle

D. Use of Electronic operated vehicles

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Which of the following strategies should be adopted to reduce the causes of climate change?

A. Making educational programs about climate change and introduce them to the population

B. Reducing the number of private and commercial flights

C. Leaving the car at home and carpooling with neighbours

D. All of the above

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Read the statement below and select the best option.

Reduce your energy use.

What does this signify?

A. A way to reduce pollution

B. A way to reduce solid waste pollution

C. A way to reduce the cause of climate change

D. A way to reduce the Greenhouse effect

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Fill the blank by select the best option to complete the sentence.

“ is the way to reduce the effect of climate change?”

A. Deforestation

B. Respect and protect green spaces

C. Global warming

D. Greenhouse effect

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What should be done to reduce solid waste pollution?

A. Avoid using too much packaging

B. Minimize food waste

C. Avoid single-use items

D. All of the above

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Which two of the following are the effects of climate change?

A. Water Shortages

B. Wildfires

C. Agricultural losses

D. Flooding

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What are effects of human activities on the environment?

A. Overpopulation

B. Pollution

C. Burning fossil fuels

D. All of the above

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