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STARS SCHOOL
Level : Primary 5
Subject : Science
Title : Unit 11 Revision
Day/date :

Name: __________________

Fill in the blanks with the correct answer.

1. Soil pollution can lead to _________________ pollution,

____________________ pollution and deterioration of

____________________ condition, and cause the growth of

____________________ and ______________________.

2. Soil pollution is caused by ______________________ and harmful

__________________________ from farms.

3. ________________________________occurs when pollution are released

into the soil.

4. Water pollution can ________________________________ organisms

living in water and people.

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5. Water pollution is caused by the dumping of chemical

_________________________ from factories,

________________________ and human

____________________________ into water, harmful

_________________________ from farms that get washed into water

bodies and oil _________________________.

6. __________________________________ occurs when pollution are

released into the water.

7. Air pollution can cause ________________________________ problems,

____________________________ and _____________________________.

8. Air pollution caused by the burning of ______________________,

________________________ and forests, dust and _________________ in

the air and ________________________ from cigarettes.

9. ____________________________ occurs when pollutions are released into

the air.
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All answers must be in complete sentences.

1. What harmful substance are realised into the environment from the burning of fuels in

vehicles?

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2. How do these harmful substances affect the environment?

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3. What are the causes and effects of air pollution?

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4. What example can you take from our daily routine that harms the environment?

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5. What are the other forms of pollution besides Air, water & soil?

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6. What can you do to help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide and other harmful gases in

the air?

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7. What substance is the cigarette made up of?

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___________________________________________________________________________

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8. What are the causes and effects of water pollution?

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9. How do oil spills harm organisms living in the water?

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10.What are the causes and effects of soil pollution?

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___________________________________________________________________________

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11.Identify the types of pollution caused by the following actions of Man and describe their
effects.
(a) Burning rubbish:

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(b) Pouring waste water into a drain:

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(c) Littering:

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(d) Driving a car:

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Define.
1. Carbon monoxide:

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2. Acid rain:

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3. Biodegradable:

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4. Haze:

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5. Non- biodegradable:

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6. Pollutants:
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7. Soot:

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