Name: _______________________________________________ Grade & section: ___________
Module 1: Pollutants in the Environment (Air, Water, and Land Pollution)
Part I. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
___1. It is a material produced naturally or artificially that harms the environment.
a. agent b. pollutant c. trash d. toxic chemical
___2. This happens when there is a sudden unfavourable change in the characteristics of air, water, and land.
a. contamination b. ecological imbalance c. impurity d. pollution
___3. Carbon dioxide is a pollutant found in ____.
a. air b. radiation c. soil d. water
___4. Which of the following best describes biodegradable pollutants?
a. An example of this material is domestic sewage.
b. A massive quantity of these materials causes harm to the environment.
c. These are materials that decompose slowly through natural or artificial methods.
d. A material that quickly decays and piles up and may result in damaging the ecosystem.
___5. 5. The following are example of non-degradable pollutant except:
a. DDT b. Metallic oxides c. paper d. salt
___6. It is a fog combined with smoke and other chemical fumes.
a. dirty smoke b. exhaust gas c. smog d. vapor
___7. They are a combination of substances emitted directly from various sources.
a. biodegradable pollutants b. non-degradable pollutants
c. secondary pollutants d. tertiary pollutants
___8. The following describes water pollution except:
a. A degradation caused by aerosols.
b. An occurrence that contaminates bodies of water.
c. Primary source of this pollution comes from food wastes, mineral oils, and detergents.
d. It is a condition where materials are found in water which harms the environment.
___9. It is an example of a common air pollutant.
a. chlorine b. fertilizer c. hydrocarbon d. supersonic airplane
___10.It has high energy and removes electrons, and it is highly dangerous to protoplasm.
a. atom b. chemical c. radiation d. hazardous material
Part II. Write the correct pollutant inside the appropriate classification
Part III. Fill in the blanks with the most suitable words given to complete the composition below using the ‘word
bank’ terms.
pollutants modernization problems air
water households impures soil land
non-degradable urbanization smog noise
fertilizers fossil fuels natural disposal
Pollution is one of the most worrying (1) __________m of our time. Our earth has been exposed
to many kinds of pollution due to human’s high level of (2) __________n. Pollution (3) __________s the
environment, kill plants and animals, and impose danger to human health. Materials that pollute the earth are
called (4) __________s. It can be classified based on their (5) __________l __________l or based on their
persistence after being released to the environment. One of the common examples is (6) __________g, which
is a combination of fog, smoke, and chemical fumes.
The (7) __________r, (8) __________r, and (9) __________d pollution are the most common types of pollution.
Different sources of air pollution come from (10) __________l __________l, agricultural activities, wars, and
industries. While water pollution comes from (11) _______________s such as food wastes, detergents, and
paints. Another type of pollution is (12) __________l pollution which is an event where soil undergoes
degradation because of contamination. (13) _______________s and manure are pollutants added to soil to
increase the crop yield. There is also (14) _________e pollution which can be defined as unwanted or unpleasant
sound. In conclusion, pollution arises from (15) _____________n, development and urbanization and if humans
do not take prompt action, then pollution in the environment will become a serious problem.
Module 2: Explain the Causes and Effects of Natural Disasters to Humans and Environment
Part I. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
___1. It is a natural process by which an extreme event disturbs the balance of life.
a. flood b. disaster c. soil erosion d. natural disaster
___2. Which of these local services provide information to the public for some weather-related natural
disasters?
a. DENR b. PAGASA c. PHIVOLCS d. USGS
___3. Which BEST describes flooding?
a. a body of water with contamination b. a body water where everyone can swim
c. degradation of water because of pollutants d. overflowing water caused by heavy rainfall
___4. The following are causes of flooding apart from:
a. soil erosion b. breaking of dam
c. clogged drainages d. lakes and coastal overflowing
___5. It is the location where an earthquake starts.
a. asthenosphere b. epicentre c. hypocentre d. lithosphere
___6. Which BEST describes the effect of earthquakes?
a. Earthquake may cause tsunamis and faults.
b. People will feel dizzy due to the vibration of the earth.
c. Flash floods may occur due to vibration under the Pacific Ocean.
d. Earthquakes claim human life and damage properties and infrastructures.
___7. It is known as a matured tropical cyclone coming from the northwestern part of the Pacific Ocean.
a. hurricane b. tornado c. typhoon d. storm
___8. The following are effects of typhoon except:
a. tsunami b. earthquake c. soil erosion d. destruction of livestock
___9. What is the reason why the Philippines has been experiencing flood risks since the 1930s?
a. Deforestation has been degrading soil.
b. The Philippines is situated along the Pacific Ring of Fire.
c. The country experiences an average of five earthquakes a day.
d. Tsunamis usually occur as the Philippines is a known archipelago.
___10. The following are DRRM aspects under RA 10121 except:
a. Disaster Response b. Disaster Preparedness
c. Disaster Coverage and Adaptation d. Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
Part II. Match the name of a natural disaster with its appropriate illustration below.
Module 3: Impact of Climate Change on the Environment
Part I. Choose the letter of the correct answer
___1. Which of the following allows the right amount of sunlight to warm the Earth?
a. atmosphere b. cloud layer c. gravity d. water
___2. Which of the following is responsible for keeping us “not too hot in the summer and not too cold in the
winter”?
a. Greenhouse Effect b. Seasonal Effect c. Ocean Basins d. Weather
___3. Water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide are what examples of gases in the atmosphere?
a. Fluorinated Gases b. Greenhouse Gases c. Ozone Gases d. Solar Gases
___4. Which of the following is responsible for warming the Earth?
a. Fluorinated Gases b. Greenhouse Gases c. Ozone Gases d. Solar Gases
___5. Which of the following solar radiation bounces off the Earth back toward the atmosphere?
a. Gamma radiation b. Infrared radiation c. Nuclear radiation d. X-ray radiation
___6. Which of the following greenhouse gases is most commonly produced by human activities?
a. Carbon dioxide b. Fluorinated gases c. Methane d. Nitrous oxide
___7. Which of the following human activities has a significant contribution to the greenhouse gases of the
Earth?
a. Burning coals.
b. Burning forests.
c. Burning fossil fuels in their vehicles
d. Using materials that contain chlorofluorocarbons.
___8. Which of the following phenomena will happen if too many greenhouse gases block heat in the
atmosphere?
a. Global warming b. Ice Age c. Thunderstorm d. Tropical storm
___9. Which will happen if the Earth continues its warming?
a. drought b. lower sea levels
c. melting polar ice caps d. more reflected sunlight off the ice pack
___10.Which of the following could you do to help decrease the effects of global warming?
a. Keep your freezer door open.
b. Keep your air conditioner on high.
c. Burn dry leaves and plastics in your backyard.
d. Turn off your lights when you’re not using them.
___11. What do you call the changes we see and feel outside from day to day?
a. climate b. global warming c. greenhouse d. weather
___12. Which of the following spheres of the Earth portrays the blanket of gases that surround and protect the
planet?
a. Atmosphere b. Biosphere c. Hydrosphere d. Lithosphere
___13. What phenomena describes the weather conditions that are expected in a region at a particular time of
year?
a. climate b. global warming c. greenhouse d. weather
___14. Which of the following gases does NOT belong to the group?
a. Carbon dioxide b. Methane c. Nitrous oxide d. Oxygen
___15. Which of the following is NOT a cause of rising emissions of greenhouse gases?
a. deforestation b. increasing livestock farming
c. nitrogen fertilizers d. reforestation
___16. Which of the following is NOT an example of fossil fuel?
a. coal b. gas c. oil d. water
___17. What do you call the rising of the surface temperature of the Earth?
a. Climate b. Global warming c. Greenhouse d. Weather
___18. Which of the following phenomena portrays the change in the usual weather found in a place?
a. Climate change b. Global warming
c. Greenhouse effect d. Weather forecast
___19. Which of the following could you do to help decrease the effects of global warming?
a. Cutting old trees
b. Using chlorofluorocarbonated products
c. Planting plants and trees in your backyards
d. Leaving appliances plugged even it is not using4
___20.Which of the following human activities show concern on promoting global climate change awareness?
a. Not using any kind of vehicle
b. Conducting a rally to the government
c. Cutting old trees and replacing them with new ones
d. Setting a good example to others by being responsible to the environment
Part II: Read the following statements carefully. Write a FACT if the statement is correct and BLUFF if it is not.
________1. Weather reflects short-term conditions of the atmosphere.
________2. Climate change is an effect of human activities on the environment only.
________3. Burning fossil fuels, cutting down rainforests, and increasing farming livestock are some reasons for
climate change.
________4. Wasting less food is a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
________5. The overwhelming majority of scientists or public leaders agree that climate change is real and caused
by humans.
________6. Unplugging your appliances and gadgets when you’re not using them could save the planet.
________7. Nitrous oxide is a greenhouse gas that is commonly produced by human activities and contributes to the
majority of Earth’s warming.
________8. Greenhouse gases trap the heat coming from the sun to maintain a warm temperature on Earth.
________9. The increasing heat index felt by humans is an effect of climate change.
________10. Global warming is just a “side effect” of climate change.
Part III: Match column A to Column B. Write only the letters of your answers. Column A Column B
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