Class-5 SST Practice Set – 2 – The Smart Visions

Created on August 30, 2024

Olympiad class 5 SST:Our Environment

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Which natural disaster is associated with a rapid down slope movement of rock and soil?

A) Landslide

B) Tornado

C) Earthquake

D) Tsunami

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What is the term for the practice of cutting down trees for commercial proposes without considering the long-term sustainability?

A) Reforestation

B) Afforestation

C) Deforestation

D) Logging

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What is the purpose of a Richter scale?

A) Measure flood depth

B) Measure wind speed

C) Measure tornado strength

D) Measure Earthquake intensity

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What is the main cause of air pollution?

A) Using Solar energy

B) Recycling

C) Planting trees

D) Burning Fossil fuels

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Which natural disaster is caused by the accumulation and movement of ice masses in water bodies?

A) Avalanche

B) Glacier surge

C) Tsunami

D) Tornado

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Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?

A) Coal

B) Biomass

C) Oil

D) Natural gas

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Why is it important to reduce the use of plastic bottles?

A) Because plastic takes a long time to decompose and harms the the environment

B) Because plastic is the most sustainable material

C) Because plastic does not contribute to pollution

D) Because plastic is a renewable resource

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What is the main purpose of wildlife conservation?

A) To protect and preserve the habitats of wild animals

B) To promote hunting

C) To harm animal habitat

D) To increase pollution in natural habitats

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How can individuals contribute to reducing water pollution?

A) Using water excessively

B) Dumping chemicals into water bodies

C) Ignoring water conservation practices

D) Properly disposing of waste and avoiding harmful chemicals

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Which of the following is an example of a pollutant?

A) Fresh air

B) Carbon dioxide

C) Compost

D) Plastic bottle

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How can individuals contribute to reducing the carbon footprint?

A) Wasting water

B) Burning Fossil fuels excessively

C) Using energy-efficient appliances

D) Avoiding recycling

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What is the term for a sudden and severe storm characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, and thunder and lightning?

A) Thunderstorm

B) Tornado

C) Hurricane

D) Typhoon

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How does pollution impact the environment?

A) It harms ecosystems, wildlife, and human health

B) It improves air quality

C) Reforestation efforts

D) It has no impact

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What is the term for process of restoring or replanting forests that have been cut down or destroyed?

A) Logging

B) Reforestation

C) Deforestation

D) Afforestation

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What is the primary cause of hurricanes?

A) Volcanic eruption

B) Warm Ocean water

C) Heavy rainfall

D) Earthquake

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What is the term for the waste generated by human activities that poses a threat to the environment?

A) Renewable waste

B) Biodegradable waste

C) Hazardous waste

D) Recyclable waste

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Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

A) Natural gas

B) Wind energy

C) Biomass

D) Solar energy

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How does the excessive use of pesticides impact the environment?

A) It promotes biodiversity

B) It harms beneficial insects, soil health, water quality

C) It improves crop yields

D) It has no impact on ecosystems

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What is the purpose of wildlife sanctuary?

A) To encourage deforestation

B) To protect and preserve the habitats of wild animals

C) To promote hunting

D) To harm animal habitats

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What causes a tornado?

A) Earthquake under the Ocean

B) Rotating column of air

C) Warm Ocean water

D) Rapid colling of the atmosphere

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What is the term for a rapid and uncontrolled fire that spreads across vegetation and forest?

A) Tsunami

B) Flood

C) Earthquake

D) Wildfire

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What is the main cause of blizzard?

A) Strong winds and snowfall

B) Volcanic eruption

C) Heavy rainfall

D) Earthquake

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What is the term for the gradual wearing away of the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind and water?

A) Erosion

B) Deforestation

C) Pollution

D) Conservation

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What is the term for a sudden and powerful eruption of a volcano?

A) Lava flow

B) Eruption

C) Pyroclastic flow

D) Avalanche

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What is the term for a violent tropical strom with strong winds and heavy rainfall?

A) Cyclone

B) Typhoon

C) Tsunami

D) Hurricane

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