How Much Do You Know About Human Impact On The Environment ?

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1.

The use of plastic materials adds to the pollution of the environment. Which of the following statements explain it?A: They take a very long time to decompose.B: They are produced from natural resources.C: They are waterproof.D: They produce harmful gases when burnt.
- A.
  
  A and C
- B.
  
  A and D
- C.
  
  B and C
- D.
  
  C and D
2.

Which of the following activities does not have a negative impact on the environment?
- A.
  
  Burning of fossil fuels
- B.
  
  Planting trees in a nature reserve
- C.
  
  Using weedkillers for farming
- D.
  
  Increasing the use of chlorofluorocarbons
3.

What may result when the environment becomes unfavourable to the organisms?A: The organisms may die.B: The organisms may adapt.C: The organisms may move to another place.
- A.
  
  A and B
- B.
  
  A and C
- C.
  
  B and C
- D.
  
  A, B and C
4.

A large area of forest was destroyed by fire. Which of the following will happen?
- A.
  
  More plants will be grown.
- B.
  
  The land will have more fresh air.
- C.
  
  Less soil will be eroded.
- D.
  
  Wildlife will be endangered.
5.

We can reduce land pollution by _________________________________________.A: incinerating rubbishB: reducing deforestationC: using organic pesticides in farmingD: building taller chimneys for factories
- A.
  
  A only
- B.
  
  A and C only
- C.
  
  B and C only
- D.
  
  A, C and D only
6.

Which of the following can cause pollution?A: Litter and rubbishB: Harmful chemicalsC: Human wasteD: Biodegradable materials
- A.
  
  A, B and C only
- B.
  
  A, C and D only
- C.
  
  C and D only
- D.
  
  A, B, C, and D
7.

Which of the following are non-biodegradable materials?A: WoodB: PlasticsC:Styrofoam boxD: Prawn shell
- A.
  
  A and B only
- B.
  
  B and C only
- C.
  
  B. C, and D only
- D.
  
  A, B, C, and D
8.

Kelly disposed off some clear liquid chemicals into a lake. Which of the following would be observed in the pond community?A: A smell could be detected from the lake.B: The water in the lake was stagnant.C: Dead fishes can be seen floating on the surface of the lake.D: Leaves of plants growing by the lake turned brown.
- A.
  
  A and B only
- B.
  
  A, B, and C only
- C.
  
  A, B, and D only
- D.
  
  A, C, and D only
9.

Insecticides and weedkillers will cause no harm to marine life.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

Irresponsible dumping of rubbish will pollute the environment.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

Untreated sewage promotes the growth of algae and encourage the growth of marine plants.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

Burning fossil fuels releases harmful gases that will cause acid rain.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

Turning up the volume of radios and televisions will not result in pollution.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

Species of animals become extinct or endangered due to reforestation.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

In Singapore, rubbish may be sorted into different binds for the purpose of recycling. Which of the following are reasons for recycling rubbish?A: To preserve treesB: to reduce pollutionC: to reduce wastage of materialsD: to get more fertilisers for plants
- A.
  
  A and C
- B.
  
  A, B and C only
- C.
  
  A, C and D only
- D.
  
  A, B, C and D