Environmental pollution - JSS1 Basic science Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is environmental pollution primarily caused by?
Human activities
Natural disasters
Animal behaviors
Which of the following is a type of environmental pollution related to the contamination of the air?
Land pollution
Air pollution
Water pollution
What are the major sources of air pollution?
Burning fossil fuels
Agricultural activities
Both a) and b)
What health issues can be caused by air pollution?
Respiratory issues
Cardiovascular diseases
All of the above
What environmental problem is caused by trapping heat in the atmosphere due to air pollution?
Acid rain
Climate change
Ozone depletion
Land pollution primarily occurs due to:
Improper waste disposal
Vehicle emissions
Industrial processes
What is another name for land pollution?
Air pollution
Soil pollution
Water pollution
Which human activities contribute to land pollution?
Mining
Agricultural practices
Both a) and b)
What are the consequences of land pollution on soil quality?
Improved fertility
Reduced fertility
No impact
How does land pollution affect plants and animals?
It improves their habitat
It harms them
It has no effect on them