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What is the primary cause of air pollution?
a) Natural disasters
b) Human activities
c) Climate change
d) Animal activities
Answer: b) Human activities
Which energy source is considered clean and renewable?
a) Coal
b) Solar
c) Natural gas
d) Nuclear
Answer: b) Solar
Which is a major type of pollution caused by industrial discharges into water bodies?
a) Air pollution
b) Water pollution
c) Soil pollution
d) Noise pollution
Answer: b) Water pollution
What is the main form of pollution caused by burning fossil fuels in vehicles and factories?
a) Water pollution
b) Air pollution
c) Soil pollution
d) Noise pollution
Answer: b) Air pollution
Which waste category includes items like plastic and metal that do not easily decompose?
a) Biodegradable waste
b) Organic waste
c) Non-biodegradable waste
d) Hazardous waste
Answer: c) Non-biodegradable waste
What is the recommended way to minimize soil erosion and reduce pollution?
a) Use more chemical fertilizers
b) Deforestation
c) Plant more trees
d) Dump waste in open areas
Answer: c) Plant more trees
What is the primary cause of noise pollution in urban areas?
a) Animal sounds
b) Construction activities
c) Bird chirping
d) Natural water flow
Answer: b) Construction activities
Which disaster in 1986 highlighted the dangers of nuclear pollution?
a) Chernobyl disaster
b) Fukushima disaster
c) Hurricane Katrina
d) Tsunami in Indonesia
Answer: a) Chernobyl disaster
What do the three R’s in waste management stand for?
a) Reduce, Reuse, Release
b) Recycle, Rebuild, Reclaim
c) Reduce, Recycle, Reuse
d) Recover, Replenish, Repeat
Answer: c) Reduce, Recycle, Reuse
Which form of energy is harnessed from the movement of air?
a) Geothermal energy
b) Solar energy
c) Wind energy
d) Nuclear energy
Answer: c) Wind energy
What is the primary cause of water pollution from industrial sources?
a) Excessive rainfall
b) Dumping of sewage
c) Discharge of harmful chemicals
d) Natural river flow
Answer: c) Discharge of harmful chemicals
Which pollutant is commonly released from vehicle exhaust?
a) Oxygen
b) Carbon dioxide
c) Nitrous oxide
d) Hydrogen
Answer: c) Nitrous oxide
What is the primary source of soil pollution from agricultural activities?
a) Use of organic fertilizers
b) Minimal pesticide use
c) Extensive use of pesticides
d) Crop rotation
Answer: c) Extensive use of pesticides
Which material is non-biodegradable and contributes to soil pollution?
a) Paper
b) Plastic
c) Wood
d) Leaves
Answer: b) Plastic
Which type of pollution is caused by unwanted and unpleasant sounds?
a) Air pollution
b) Water pollution
c) Soil pollution
d) Noise pollution
Answer: d) Noise pollution
What can be an effective way to reduce noise pollution from vehicles?
a) Use louder horns
b) Increase traffic congestion
c) Ban loudspeakers in vehicles
d) Encourage public transportation
Answer: d) Encourage public transportation
Which action is a preventive measure against nuclear pollution?
a) Unregulated nuclear tests
b) Safe disposal of radioactive materials
c) Increased nuclear weapon production
d) Dumping radioactive waste in oceans
Answer: b) Safe disposal of radioactive materials
What is the main principle behind recycling?
a) Creating more waste
b) Reducing resource consumption
c) Burning waste materials
d) Increasing pollution
Answer: b) Reducing resource consumption
Which renewable energy source comes directly from the sun?
a) Geothermal energy
b) Wind energy
c) Solar energy
d) Biomass energy
Answer: c) Solar energy
Which human activity contributes to air pollution from burning fossil fuels?
a) Walking
b) Cycling
c) Driving vehicles
d) Planting trees
Answer: c) Driving vehicles
What is the primary cause of water pollution from sewage disposal?
a) Proper waste treatment
b) Disposing waste in rivers
c) Recycling sewage
d) Using clean water sources
Answer: b) Disposing waste in rivers
Which gas is a common component of air pollution from vehicle emissions?
a) Oxygen
b) Carbon monoxide
c) Nitrogen
d) Helium
Answer: b) Carbon monoxide
What is the primary cause of soil pollution from industrial activities?
a) Planting trees
b) Disposal of solid waste
c) Use of organic fertilizers
d) Discharge of industrial waste
Answer: d) Discharge of industrial waste
Which energy source is obtained from the heat within the Earth’s crust?
a) Solar energy
b) Wind energy
c) Geothermal energy
d) Nuclear energy
Answer: c) Geothermal energy
