Types of Pollution Quiz - CBSE Class 6 Science

Free practice quiz: Types of Pollution (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 Types of Pollution, 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 pollution?

   1. The presence of harmful substances
   2. The absence of natural resources
   3. Lack of clean water
   4. The beauty of nature
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   Answer: A. The presence of harmful substances

   Pollution is defined as the presence of harmful substances in the environment that can cause adverse effects.

2. Which part of a city is most affected by noise pollution?

   1. Parks
   2. Residential areas
   3. Highways
   4. Mountains
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   Answer: C. Highways

   Highways are major sources of traffic noise, which significantly contributes to noise pollution in urban areas.

3. What is a common source of soil pollution?

   1. Trees
   2. Fertilizers
   3. Sunlight
   4. Fresh air
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   Answer: B. Fertilizers

   Excessive use of fertilizers can lead to soil pollution, affecting soil quality and health.

4. What is the main source of land pollution?

   1. Trees
   2. Waste disposal
   3. Fresh air
   4. Sunlight
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   Answer: B. Waste disposal

   Improper waste disposal contributes largely to land pollution, contaminating soil and harming ecosystems.

5. What can be used to measure air quality?

   1. Thermometer
   2. Anemometer
   3. Air quality index
   4. Ruler
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   Answer: C. Air quality index

   The Air Quality Index (AQI) is used to communicate how polluted the air currently is or how polluted it is forecast to become.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which of these is a type of pollution?
2. What type of pollution is caused by excessive use of plastic?
3. Which of the following is NOT a type of pollution?
4. What is one effect of air pollution on health?
5. How can we reduce water pollution?
6. Which of the following is a consequence of air pollution?
7. What can be done to fight noise pollution?
8. What is PM2.5 in air pollution?
9. Which human activity leads to the most water pollution?
10. Which of the following can contribute to light pollution?
11. What is one way to reduce plastic pollution?
12. What is the effect of acid rain on the environment?
13. What is a major contributor to global warming linked to pollution?
14. If a factory discharges waste into a river, which type of pollution is this an example of?
15. How does deforestation contribute to environmental pollution?

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