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.
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What is conservation of the environment?
- Preventing waste of natural resources
- Increasing pollution
- Banning all human activities
- 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.
What can individuals do to help conserve energy?
- Leaving lights on when not in use
- Using energy-efficient appliances
- Increased use of fossil fuels
- 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.
If 5 people in a community each reduce their weekly waste by 2 kg, how much total waste is reduced per week?
- 5 kg
- 10 kg
- 2 kg
- 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.
Which activity is considered sustainable?
- Overfishing in oceans
- Planting trees in deforested areas
- Dumping waste in rivers
- 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.
Climate change is primarily caused by which of the following?
- Natural disasters
- Increased greenhouse gas emissions
- Natural climate cycles
- 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.