1. Land pollution is caused by many different activities. Which of the following images correctly shows one of the causes of land pollution?
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Answer: b
Explanation: The use of harmful chemicals in farming is one of the biggest causes of land pollution.
2.. Preserving and taking care of soil is very important for the environment. Which one of the following habits we should adopt in our daily lives to maintain the quality of the soil around us?
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Answer: d
Explanation: We should make recycling and reducing our waste a habit to reduce the amount of waste generated daily.
3. We have different water sources like rivers and streams on our land. What can harm the stream out of the following?
a) Playing near the river
b) Throwing trash into the river
c) Planting trees near the river
d) Cleaning plastics from the river
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Answer: b) Throwing trash into the river
Explanation: Throwing trash in the river can harm the water and also the animals living in it.
4. According to Oliver in the story above, we should not litter in the forest. Why should we not litter in the forest?
a) Animals can eat it and it also harms the soil
b) Litter makes forests healthy
c) Litter produces clean air
d) We can throw litter anywhere in the forest
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Answer: a) Animals can eat it and it also harms the soil
Explanation: We should not throw litter in the forest because littering in the forest can be harmful to all trees, animals and soil.
5. Tommy loves playing in the park with his friends. One day, he noticed some friends throwing candy wrappers on the grass. What should Tommy do to take care of the land?
a) Join his friends and also throw wrappers
b) Pick up the wrappers and throw them in the trash
c) Ignore the wrappers
d) Throw wrappers in the river
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Answer: b) Pick up the wrappers and throw them in the trash
Explanation: Tommy should pick up the trash and throw it in the bin to keep our land clean.
6. Sarah and her family enjoy having a picnic in the countryside. After finishing their meal, they have some leftover food. What should they do to take care of the land?
a) Leave the leftover food on the ground
b) Bury the leftover food in the soil
c) Pack the leftover food in a bag and take it home
d) Throw it in the nearby stream
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Answer: c) Pack the leftover food in a bag and take it home
Explanation: We must pack the leftover food in a bag and take it home. Leaving food on the ground can attract pests and harm the environment.
7. Emily enjoys planting flowers in her backyard. One day, she noticed that some plants were not growing well because the soil was dry. What should Emily do to take care of the land?
a) Water the plants regularly
b) Never water the plants
c) Pick out the plants from their roots
d) She should not take care of plants
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Answer: a) Water the plants regularly
Explanation: To take care of the land and help the plants grow, Emily should water them regularly. Watering the plants provides them with the necessary moisture to thrive and stay healthy.
8. We all should take care of the land. Which of the following is a good activity for the benefit of our land?
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Answer: d
Explanation: Planting trees is good for the land and for the environment also in many ways.
9. Planting trees is good for the environment in many ways. How does planting trees benefit the soil?
a) It makes more soil
b) It makes soil dirtier
c) Trees hold soil in their roots and stop them from washing away
d) Trees don't do anything with the soil
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Answer: c) Trees hold soil in their roots and stop them from washing away
Explanation: They hold the soil in their roots and stop them from washing away in floods.
10. We can take care of our land and environment in many ways. Which of the following is not the correct way of taking care of the land?
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Answer: a
Explanation: We should not cut trees if we want to take care of our land and the environment.
