Our Environment: The Problem and The Solution
Questions:
5
Grade:
4
Words:
94
Our environment is filled with beautiful things. But, did you know it's also filled with things that can harm it? Like smoke from cars and factories, or trash in the water. These are called air and water pollution. These pollutions can make us sick and hurt the plants and animals. But don't worry, we can help! Can you think of how? One way to help is by recycling! Recycling means using things again instead of throwing them away. We call it the 3 R's: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. By doing these, we can protect our environment!
Question 1
What does 'pollution' mean in the context of the text?
A
The color of the sky
B
A type of car
C
Harmful substances in air or water
Explanation. In the context, pollution refers to harmful substances in the air or water, such as smoke from cars and factories or trash in water.
D
A type of plant
E
A type of animal
Question 2
What is the main idea of the text?
A
Cars and factories are bad
B
Pollution can harm the environment and we can protect it by recycling
Explanation. The main idea of the text is that pollution from various sources can harm the environment, including plants, animals, and human beings, but we can mitigate this by reducing, reusing and recycling.
C
Reducing, reusing and recycling is difficult
D
Plants and animals are not affected by pollution
E
Pollution cannot make us sick
Question 3
The 3 R's mentioned in the text stand for what?
A
Rest, Relax, Recreate
B
Read, Write, Repeat
C
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Explanation. In the context of the text, the '3 R's' refers to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, which are actions to minimize waste and protect the environment.
D
Recess, Rest, Relay
E
Resist, React, Restore
Question 4
What can be a result of pollution according to the text?
A
We can fly
B
Plants can talk
C
Animals can swim faster
D
It can make us sick and hurt plants and animals
Explanation. The text mentions that pollution can have negative effects on health and can harm plants and animals.
E
It can make us stronger
Question 5
According to the text, can recycling help protect the environment?
A
False
B
Maybe
C
Only on Tuesdays
D
Only in summer
E
True
Explanation. The text clearly states that one way to help protect the environment is by recycling.
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