Free Pollution of Air and Water 03 Practice Test - 8th Grade 

Question 1

Sewage water from residential areas and used water from industries must be disposed of directly into the rivers and lakes.

A. True
B. False

SOLUTION

Solution : B

Sewage water and industrial waste water contain a lot of chemicals, unused materials, and harmful microorganisms, and should not be directly disposed of into the rivers and lakes because they cause water pollution and contamination which is a threat to aquatic life. They should be first treated before dumping into these places.

Question 2

Clear and transparent water is always fit for drinking.

A.

True

B.

False

SOLUTION

Solution : B

Clear and transparent water is not always fit for drinking. Water might appear clean, but it may contain some disease causing micro-organisms and other dissolved impurities. So, it is essential to purify water before drinking. Water which is suitable for drinking is called potable water.

Question 3

Identify the sources of air pollution from the given options.

A. Burning of municipal solid waste
B. Stone crushers and construction activities
C. Power plants
D. Volcanic eruptions

SOLUTION

Solution : A, B, C, and D

Air pollution occurs in different ways. Some of the causes are given below:

Stone crushers give rise to a substantial quantity of dust emissions which creates health hazards.

Municipal solid waste which is burned, adds particulate pollution to the air.

 Power plant industries also contribute to more than 40% of the population.

 Volcanic eruption is a natural phenomenon without human interference. It also releases large quantities of greenhouse gases and other pollutants.

Question 4

Water that is fit for drinking is appropriately called _____ water.

A. ground
B. distilled
C. potable
D. bottled

SOLUTION

Solution : C

Water from natural bodies can contain micro-organisms that can cause diseases. So, it is essential to purify water before drinking. Water which is suitable for drinking is called potable water. Potable water has been filtered, cleaned, or treated to meet the standards for drinking water, meaning that it is reasonably clear of contaminants and harmful bacteria. This makes the water safe for drinking and cooking.

Question 5

Ozone layer protects us from harmful _______ rays of the sun.

A.

infrared

B.

ultraviolet

C.

infraviolet

D.

ultrared

SOLUTION

Solution : B

The ozone layer is a region of the earth's stratosphere which absorbs the maximum ultraviolet radiations of the sun. The ozone layer protects life on earth by acting as a shield against ultraviolet rays. Ultraviolet radiation from the sun gets absorbed by the ozone layer keeping much of those harmful rays away from the organisms on the earth.

Question 6

Water is pure and fit for drinking when it is ___.

A.

transparent

B.

Looks clean

C.

free of impurities

D.

treated with HCl

SOLUTION

Solution : C

Pure drinking water is free of physical, chemical and biological impurities. Water which looks clear without any smell can still contain disease-causing micro-organisms. Boiling is a method to obtain safe drinking water at home.

Question 7

Which of the following is the main source of carbon monoxide (CO)?

A. Fungicides
B. Pesticides
C. Automobiles
D. Household waste

SOLUTION

Solution : C

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas. The incomplete combustion of carbon-containing fuels, such as gasoline, natural gas, oil, coal, and wood leads to the formation of CO. Out of the given options, automobiles are the source of carbon monoxide (CO) production.

Question 8

Identify the foul practices by which we have been damaging the river Ganga.

A. Throwing large quantities of garbage
B. Pushing untreated sewage
C. Cremation of dead bodies 
D. Taking bath on the banks

SOLUTION

Solution : A, B, C, and D

The pollution levels of Ganga river have been rising for many years. Throwing large quantities of garbage, untreated sewage, dead bodies, and many other harmful things directly into the river is the reason for the huge pollution. Millions of people live on the banks of the river which gives easy access to local village people to carry out their daily activities which directly contribute in polluting Ganga.

Question 9

Nitrogen dioxide reacts with water to form nitric acid.

A. True
B. False

SOLUTION

Solution : A

Non-metal oxides react with water to form acids. Nitrogen dioxide which is a non metallic oxide reacts with water to form nitric acid.

Question 10

Lack of which of the following will kill you faster?

A.

Soil

B.

Water

C.

Food

D.

Air

SOLUTION

Solution : D

An average human can sustain without food for more than 20 days, without water for 3-4 days and without air for 3 minutes. 

So lack of air can kill us faster.