Nature & science · Age 11 · Quarter 4 – Human Impact, Technology & Responsible Choices
Pollution: Types and Sources
Identify the different types of pollution caused by human activities and their sources.
Module
Quarter 4 – Human Impact, Technology & Responsible Choices
Age
Age 11
Duration
10 min
Questions
5
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Question 1
Multiple choice
What type of pollution is caused by exhaust fumes from cars and lorries?
Question 2
Multiple choice
Agricultural runoff containing fertilisers entering a lake causes algae to grow excessively. This process is called:
Question 3
Multiple choice
Which type of pollution affects nocturnal animals the most?
Question 4
True or false
Plastic that reaches the ocean eventually breaks down into microplastics that can enter food chains.
Question 5
Matching
Match each pollution type to its main source.