Conservation of the Environment Quiz - CBSE Class 6 Science

Free practice quiz: Conservation of the Environment (CBSE Class 6 Science). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 6 Science practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on Conservation of the Environment, and 20 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is conservation of the environment?

   1. Preventing waste of natural resources
   2. Increasing pollution
   3. Banning all human activities
   4. Ignoring environmental issues
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   Answer: A. Preventing waste of natural resources

   Conservation of the environment involves using natural resources wisely and preventing waste to protect ecosystems.

2. What can individuals do to help conserve energy?

   1. Leaving lights on when not in use
   2. Using energy-efficient appliances
   3. Increased use of fossil fuels
   4. Ignoring energy bills
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   Answer: B. Using energy-efficient appliances

   Energy-efficient appliances use less energy, helping individuals conserve energy in their daily lives.

3. If 5 people in a community each reduce their weekly waste by 2 kg, how much total waste is reduced per week?

   1. 5 kg
   2. 10 kg
   3. 2 kg
   4. 1 kg
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   Answer: B. 10 kg

   The total reduction in waste would be 5 people x 2 kg = 10 kg per week.

4. Which activity is considered sustainable?

   1. Overfishing in oceans
   2. Planting trees in deforested areas
   3. Dumping waste in rivers
   4. Using plastic bags repeatedly
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   Answer: B. Planting trees in deforested areas

   Planting trees helps restore ecosystems and is a key component of sustainable environmental practices.

5. Climate change is primarily caused by which of the following?

   1. Natural disasters
   2. Increased greenhouse gas emissions
   3. Natural climate cycles
   4. Solar activity
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   Answer: B. Increased greenhouse gas emissions

   Human activities, particularly fossil fuel burning, have significantly increased greenhouse gases, leading to climate change.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which of the following is a method of conserving water?
2. What is the main benefit of recycling?
3. Which of the following helps reduce air pollution?
4. Which is the most effective way to protect endangered species?
5. What is a renewable resource?
6. How can schools contribute to environmental conservation?
7. A family uses 100 liters of water per day. If they reduce their usage by 20%, how many liters will they use per day?
8. What is the impact of deforestation?
9. Which of the following is a consequence of pollution?
10. How can urban areas become more environmentally friendly?
11. How much energy can be saved by using energy-efficient light bulbs instead of traditional ones?
12. What does composting do for the environment?
13. Which of the following is a key factor in sustainable agriculture?
14. If a family uses 200 kWh of electricity per month, how much will they save if they cut their usage by 15%?
15. If a school produces 500 kg of waste per month and implements a program to reduce waste by 25%, what will be the new waste amount?

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