Classic Classic Quiz Science Chapter 3 (2nd Gr) by Betteker Betteker 7 played - 12 yrs ago Environment and Pollution QUIZ 20 QUESTIONS medium 1 What causes changes to our environment? Pollution and floodsErosion and droughtsAll of the above 2 What is the definition of a drought? When moving water or wind changes the land by carrying rocks and soil to a new place.A long time without rain that causes the land to get very dry.Waste that harms the land. 3 What is included as part of the environment? Living and nonliving thingsWater, land, and airAll of the above 4 What is the meaning of erosion? When moving water or wind changes the land by carrying rocks and soil to a new place.Waste that harms the land.A long time without rain that causes the land to get very dry. 5 All of these things may happen in a drought except : Streams and ponds may dry up, and winds blow away the soil.Plants will bloom many flowers and spread throughout the valley.Plants and animals may die without water. 6 How can plants prevent erosion? They can prevent flooding.They can help with pollution.They can hold soil in place. 7 What is the name of the plant that was brought to the United States to prevent erosion in the early 1900's? RosesLantanaKudzu 8 What country is the answer to question #7 from? ChinaJapanIndia 9 Why was the plant in question #7 helpful for stopping erosion? It can grow very quickly and can hold the soil in place.It kills other plants by blocking the sunlight when it grows over them.It can block the wind to prevent erosion. 10 What is the definition of a flood? A long time without rain that causes the land to get very dry.Water, land, and air are all parts of the environment.When rivers and streams get too full and water flows onto the land. 11 When erosion changes a stream over time what can happen? The stream can become smaller and disappear.The stream can develop into a deep trench or even a canyon.The stream stays the same, only the land changes. 12 What is the meaning of pollution? Waste that harms the air, water, or land.When rivers and streams get too full and water flows onto land.When winds blow away the soil. 13 What statement gives the best description for litter? Factories causing air pollution.Trash not placed into garbage cans.Car exhaust causing bad air and asthma. 14 What types of pollution are found in the environment? Air pollution and water pollutionLand pollutionAll of the above 15 What would happen if there was a big heavy rain after a long dry drought? Pollution would develop.Flooding would occur.A deep trench or canyon may be formed. 16 What causes air pollution? Cars and trucksFactoriesAll of the above 17 What happens when beavers build dams? They stop streams and rivers from flowing.Some animals will die from drowning.The environment is not affected. 18 A beaver build a dam. All of the following things may happen except : Some of the plants and animals may die because they can't live there anymore.New animals that like to live in smaller ponds will start to live there.Flooding will bring new plants. 19 Drought, floods, erosion and pollution cause changes to : The airThe environmentRivers and streams only 20 What kind of weather conditions would you expect to find in a desert? DroughtFloodingDeep trenches and canyons A mistake in this Quiz ? Contact the author Commentaires