Applied Science Unit 1 Question Preview (ID: 17689)


Unit 1 - Pollution. TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

A resource that is limited and we can not make more of is called a
a) nonrenwable resource
b) renewable resource
c) practical resource
d)

he mixture of smoke, fog, and chemicals is often referred to as ______________.
a) gross
b) fossil fuel
c) smog
d)

The main cause of air pollution is
a) nuclear plants
b) burning fossil fuels
c) cars
d)

________________ is a dangerous mineral to humans and can often cause problem if you eat too much fish that has lived in a contaminated area.
a) mercury
b) sulfer
c) iron
d)

The main source of our drinking water is
a) groundwater
b) glaciers
c) lakes
d)

What percentage of the earth is covered in freshwater?
a) 75%
b) 3%
c) 25%
d)

The introduction of harmful materials into the environment is called
a) pollination
b) SMOG
c) pollution
d)

DDT is a dangerous ______________ that was used to kill bugs and was found to be harmful to animals and people.
a) landfill
b) pesticide
c) fertlizer
d)

The ____________ is a government agency that serves us by forming laws and regulations to protect the environment.
a) FBI
b) EPA
c) DDT
d)

You can help to solve the problem of land pollution by reducing, reusing, and
a) recycling
b) recycling
c) ignoring the problem
d)

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