Science Review Pollution and Conservation

Question 1 Which of the following items is the LEAST LIKELY to be recyclable? A. wrapping paper B. glass bottles C. plastic bottles D. foam coffee cups

Question 2 How do plastic bags hurt animals? A. Birds use them to line their nests. B. Little animals live in them. C. Animals may eat them. D. Animals store food in them.

Question 3 Which item below can NOT be easily recycled? a. plastic milk jug b. glass bottle c. television d. old book

Question 4 Suzie is getting ready for school. Which of her activities conserves resources? a. She takes a long shower. b. She blow dries her hair. c. She brushes her hair. d. She turns off the bathroom light.

Question 5 How does throwing batteries in the garbage harm the environment? a. Throwing batteries in a landfill does not harm the environment. b. In a landfill, batteries can pollute the soil. c. Batteries in the landfill can accidentally cause electrical charges. d. Batteries rot and smell bad in landfills.

Question 6 Which item listed below will decompose or break down naturally if left outdoors? a. copper wire b. plastic bags c. an apple d. a tire

Question 7 Brian and his family go fishing. They throw their soda cans and other trash into Lake Lanier. How does this affect the lake’s habitat? a.Their trash pollutes the lake. b.Their trash creates new homes for the animals. c.Their trash provides animals with food. d.Their trash helps plants to grow.

Question 8 Which organism is most harmed by water pollution? a. bluebird b. dog c. fish d. snake

Question 9 Which method of disposing of yard waste contributes MOST to air pollution? a. burning it b. composting it c. gardening with it d. burying it

Question 10 Which idea below is NOT a way to reuse an old tee shirt? a. cut it into rags and use the rags to clean the house b. use it as bedding for your pet c. throw it in the trash d. make it into a book cover for your text books.