Chapter 7: Man Impact on Ecosystem - Science Mcqs for Grade 8 - Set 1

1)   The dodo became extinct in

a. 1681
b. 1961
c. 1896
d. 1861
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ANSWER: 1681

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2)   Smoke particles and harmful gases released in air produces a

a. smoke
b. haze
c. fog
d. smog
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ANSWER: haze

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3)   Environment can be kept clean and green by using

a. less energy
b. environment friendly technology
c. protecting wildlife
d. all of them
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: all of them

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4)   Fertilizers supports growth of

a. algae
b. fruit plants
c. vines
d. pines
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: algae

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5)   If untreated waste water will be directly spill in to rivers, sea and lakes it may

a. contaminate
b. polluted
c. spread diseases
d. all of them
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ANSWER: all of them

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6)   When forests are cleared on a very large scale by cutting or burning them down it is

a. forestation
b. deforestation
c. plantation
d. incantation
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ANSWER: deforestation

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7)   Global warming refers to

a. drastic changes in climate
b. everywhere will be hot climate
c. everywhere will be freezing
d. some warmer other colder
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ANSWER: some warmer other colder

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8)   Sharks are hunted to create delicacy in Chinese cuisine by its

a. jaws
b. fins
c. eyes
d. tail
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ANSWER: fins

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9)   People should be banned to hunt in forest or collect wild plants to ensure protection of

a. wild life
b. ecosystem
c. food chain
d. food web
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ANSWER: wild life

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10)   Demand for transport and production of goods have increased due to excessive

a. consumption
b. wastage
c. recycling
d. reducing
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: consumption

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