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Pollution Test

Section 1: Multiple Choice

Directions: Circle the answer that best answers the question.

1. Which is an example of a non-renewable resource?

A. Air
B. Coal
C. Sunlight
D. Water

2. What is a cause of air pollution?

A. People talking on the phone
B. Taking your dog for a walk
C. Fumes released from a car
D. Packing a sandwich for lunch

3. Which is an example of conservation?

A. Speaking up if you see someone littering at the park
B. Throwing out your trash after arts and crafts
C. Teaching your friends about an oil spill
D. Using less of energy and manufactured goods

Section 2: True or False

Directions: For each statement, circle either true or false.

1. An endangered animal is species that is in danger of dying out. True False

2. All oil spills are done by accident. True False

3. Oil spills are an example of water pollution. True False

Section 3: Completion

Directions: Complete the statement by filling in the blank with the correct word.

Word Bank
recycling plants litter non-renewable

1. Litter can block sunlight from ____________________.

 2. Humans can protect the earth from pollution by reusing, reducing, and ____________________.

3. Coal is an example of a resource that is ____________________.

4. Animals can get sick, if they eat ____________________.

Section 4: Matching

Directions: Match the vocabulary word in column A with the definition in column B. Write the letter of
the definition that defines the vocabulary word on the line next to each number. Each definition in
column B will be used once.

Column A Column B

____ 1. Pollution A. Polluted air that mixes with rain and falls back onto the earth.

____ 2. Acid Rain B. Places that trash is sent to.

____ 3. Landfill C. Waste that harms air, water, or land.

____ 4. Litter D. Separating glass, paper, and plastic so they can become new.

____ 5. Recycle E. Trash that people do not put into a trash can.

Section 5: Essay

Directions: Answer the question to the best of your ability by writing at least 3 sentences.

1. How will you protect the earth from pollution why is it important to protect the earth? Give at
least 2 examples and explain your reasoning.
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 Rubric for Short Essay

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provided at least 2 provided 2 accurate used 1 accurate question.
accurate examples and examples, but wrote example.
wrote at least 3 less than 3 sentences.
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Name: Answer Key Date: 4/8/2018

Pollution Test

Section 1: Multiple Choice

Directions: Circle the answer that best answers the question.

4. Which is an example of a non-renewable resource?

A. Air
B. Coal
C. Sunlight
D. Water

5. What is a cause of air pollution?

A. People talking on the phone
B. Taking your dog for a walk
C. Fumes released from a car
D. Packing a sandwich for lunch

6. Which is an example of conservation?

A. Speaking up if you see someone littering at the park
B. Throwing out your trash after arts and crafts
C. Teaching your friends about an oil spill
D. Using less of energy and manufactured goods

Section 2: True or False

Directions: For each statement, circle either true or false.

4. An endangered animal is species that is in danger of dying out. True False

5. All oil spills are done by accident. True False

6. Oil spills are an example of water pollution. True False

Section 3: Completion

Word Bank
recycling plants litter non-renewable

Directions: Complete the statement by filling in the blank with the correct word.

5. Litter can block sunlight from plants.

 6. Humans can protect the earth from pollution by reusing, reducing, and recycling.

7. Coal is an example of a resource that is non-renewable.

8. Animals can get sick, if they eat litter

Section 4: Matching

Directions: Match the vocabulary word in column A with the definition in column B. Write the letter of
the definition that defines the vocabulary word on the line next to each number. Each definition in
column B will be used once.

Column A Column B

C 1. Pollution A. Polluted air that mixes with rain and falls back onto the earth.

A 2. Acid Rain B. Places that trash is sent to.

B 3. Landfill C. Waste that harms air, water, or land.

E 4. Litter D. Separating glass, paper, and plastic so they can become new.

D 5. Recycle E. Trash that people do not put into a trash can.

Section 5: Essay

Directions: Answer the question to the best of your ability by writing at least 3 sentences.

2. How will you protect the earth from pollution and why is it important to protect the earth? Give
at least 2 examples and explain your reasoning.

I will protect the earth from pollution by walking to class instead of driving my car. I will also

protect the earth by putting my trash in a trash can and not littering. It is important to protect

the earth, so animals do not become endangered and we do not harm our lungs.