Grade Level: Grade 6 15.
What is the primary source of energy for the Earth's
climate system?
Subject: Science A. The moon
B. The sun
Topic Coverage: Protection and Conservation of Ecosystem C. The stars
___________________________________ D. The ocean
16. What is one consequence of global warming?
Instructions to Students: A. Decreased sea levels
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the best B. Increased ice formation
answer for each multiple-choice item. C. More frequent extreme weather events
--- Multiple Choice Questions (50 Items) --- D. Fewer droughts
1. What is the main purpose of conserving ecosystems? 17. What is the greenhouse effect?
A. To increase human population A. The trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere
B. To maintain biodiversity B. The cooling of the Earth's surface
C. To promote industrialization C. The reflection of sunlight by clouds
D. To reduce plant growth D. The absorption of sunlight by oceans
2. Which of the following is a non-renewable resource? 18. Which of the following is a human activity that contributes
A. Solar energy to climate change?
B. Wind energy A. Planting trees
C. Coal B. Using public transportation
D. Biomass C. Burning fossil fuels
3. What is an example of a renewable resource? D. Recycling
A. Natural gas 19. What is the purpose of the 3 R's: Reduce, Reuse,
B. Oil Recycle?
C. Water A. To increase waste production
D. Coal B. To promote consumerism
4. Which practice helps in conserving water resources? C. To conserve resources and minimize waste
A. Leaving the tap running while brushing teeth D. To discourage environmental responsibility
B. Fixing leaks promptly 20. What is an example of an invasive species?
C. Using a hose instead of a broom A. Pine tree in a forest
D. Overwatering plants B. Zebra mussel in North American lakes
5. Why is it important to protect endangered species? C. Tuna in the ocean
A. They are not important to ecosystems D. Native grasses in a prairie
B. They provide opportunities for hunting 21. How does deforestation affect the carbon cycle?
C. They maintain ecological balance A. Decreases carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
D. They increase pollution B. Increases oxygen production
6. What is the role of trees in an ecosystem? C. Reduces carbon storage in trees
A. They produce carbon dioxide D. Stabilizes global temperatures
B. They provide shelter for animals 22. What is a key strategy for sustainable agriculture?
C. They increase soil erosion A. Monoculture farming
D. They block sunlight B. Overusing fertilizers
7. What is a major cause of deforestation? C. Integrated pest management
A. Planting more trees D. Slash-and-burn techniques
B. Urban development 23. Which of the following is a consequence of overfishing?
C. Recycling paper A. Increased fish populations
D. Using public transportation B. Collapse of fish stocks
8. Which of the following is a method of soil conservation? C. Improved marine biodiversity
A. Overgrazing D. Enhanced coral reef health
B. Deforestation 24. What is the main cause of the depletion of the ozone
C. Crop rotation layer?
D. Soil erosion A. Carbon dioxide emissions
9. What is the effect of pollution on aquatic ecosystems? B. Methane emissions
A. Increases fish population C. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
B. Enhances water quality D. Nitrogen oxides
C. Destroys habitats 25. How can urban areas reduce their environmental
D. Promotes plant growth impact?
10. Which practice contributes to air pollution? A. Encouraging single-use plastics
A. Planting trees B. Increasing green spaces and parks
B. Using solar panels C. Expanding industrial zones
C. Burning fossil fuels D. Promoting car dependency
D. Riding a bicycle 26. What is the role of wetlands in the environment?
11. What does the term "biodiversity" refer to? A. They increase water pollution
A. The variety of life in an area B. They provide habitat for wildlife
B. The number of trees in a forest C. They reduce biodiversity
C. The amount of rainfall in a region D. They promote soil erosion
D. The speed of river flow 27. What is the impact of acid rain on ecosystems?
12. How can individuals help reduce waste? A. Neutralizes soil acidity
A. Throwing away recyclables B. Increases plant growth
B. Composting organic waste C. Damages aquatic habitats
C. Using single-use plastics D. Enhances forest health
D. Ignoring waste segregation 28. How does recycling benefit the environment?
13. What is a benefit of using renewable energy sources? A. Increases landfill waste
A. They are more expensive B. Conserves natural resources
B. They are limited in supply C. Raises pollution levels
C. They are environmentally friendly D. Depletes energy sources
D. They produce more pollution 29. What is a characteristic of sustainable development?
14. Which of the following actions can help protect coral A. Ignoring environmental concerns
reefs? B. Prioritizing economic growth over all else
A. Overfishing C. Balancing economic, social, and environmental needs
B. Using chemical fertilizers D. Focusing solely on technological advancement
C. Reducing carbon footprint 30. What is one effect of habitat destruction?
D. Dumping waste in the ocean A. Increased biodiversity
B. Enhanced species survival C. By promoting wasteful consumption
C. Loss of species and biodiversity D. By encouraging deforestation
D. Improved ecosystem stability 41. What is one effect of overgrazing on grasslands?
31. What is an ecological footprint? A. Improved soil health
A. The measure of human demand on nature B. Enhanced plant diversity
B. The path left by animals in a forest C. Soil degradation and erosion
C. The size of a specific habitat D. Increased water retention
D. The amount of rainfall in a region 42. Which action contributes to habitat restoration?
32. Which of the following is a consequence of climate A. Destroying native vegetation
change? B. Replanting native species
A. More stable weather patterns C. Building more roads
B. Increased biodiversity D. Expanding urban areas
C. Rising global temperatures 43. What is the significance of ecological succession?
D. Decreased sea levels A. It decreases ecosystem stability
33. What is a major benefit of protecting natural habitats? B. It increases biodiversity over time
A. Reducing biodiversity C. It leads to habitat destruction
B. Increasing pollution D. It reduces species adaptation
C. Preserving biodiversity 44. How does afforestation benefit the environment?
D. Promoting urbanization A. By reducing oxygen levels
34. How does composting help the environment? B. By increasing carbon emissions
A. Increases landfill waste C. By preventing soil erosion
B. Reduces the need for chemical fertilizers D. By promoting desertification
C. Produces harmful emissions 45. What is an example of a sustainable practice in
D. Decreases soil fertility agriculture?
35. What is one way to prevent soil erosion? A. Using chemical pesticides extensively
A. Overgrazing by livestock B. Practicing crop rotation
B. Planting cover crops C. Monoculture farming
C. Deforestation D. Over-irrigating fields
D. Building on steep slopes 46. How does urbanization affect natural ecosystems?
36. How do mangroves protect coastal areas? A. Increases habitat areas
A. They cause soil erosion B. Reduces pollution levels
B. They stabilize shorelines C. Leads to habitat fragmentation
C. They increase wave energy D. Enhances wildlife populations
D. They promote flooding 47. What is the role of national parks in conservation?
37. What is a primary goal of wildlife conservation? A. To allow unrestricted hunting
A. To eliminate all predators B. To protect natural habitats and wildlife
B. To maintain ecological balance C. To promote urban development
C. To maximize hunting opportunities D. To increase deforestation
D. To reduce the number of species 48. What is one impact of desertification?
38. Which practice can help reduce the carbon footprint? A. Increased agricultural productivity
A. Using fossil fuels B. Loss of arable land
B. Carpooling and using public transport C. Enhanced water availability
C. Increasing energy consumption D. Improved soil fertility
D. Cutting down trees 49. How does overfishing impact marine ecosystems?
39. What is the importance of the water cycle in A. Promotes fish population growth
ecosystems? B. Leads to the collapse of fish stocks
A. It prevents plant growth C. Enhances coral reef health
B. It distributes water and nutrients D. Improves marine biodiversity
C. It decreases biodiversity 50. What is a benefit of using solar energy?
D. It reduces soil moisture A. It produces greenhouse gases
40. How can technology aid in conservation efforts? B. It is a non-renewable resource
A. By increasing pollution C. It reduces reliance on fossil fuels
B. By developing sustainable practices D. It increases carbon emissions
**Answer Key**:
1. B
2. C
3. C
4. B
5. C
6. B
7. B
8. C
9. C
10. C
11. A
12. B
13. C
14. C
15. B
16. C
17. A
18. C
19. C
20. B
21. C
22. C
23. B
24. C
25. B
26. B
27. C
28. B
29. C
30. C
31. A
32. C
33. C
34. B
35. B
36. B
37. B
38. B
39. B
40. B
41. C
42. B
43. B
44. C
45. B
46. C
47. B
48. B
49. B
50. C
**Table of Specifications (TOS)**:
AVERAGE DIFFICULT
EASY (70%)
No. of % of (20%) (10%)
Objective/s [Remembering & Item Placement
Items Items [Applying & [Evaluating &
Understanding]
Analyzing] Creating]
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Explain the
1, 2, 5, 6, 11,
importance of
10 20% 7 2 1 12, 19, 21, 37,
ecosystem
47
conservation
Identify renewable
and non-renewable 5 10% 4 1 0 2, 3, 13, 50, 18
resources
Describe practices
4, 8, 14, 22, 28,
that contribute to
10 20% 7 2 1 35, 45, 41, 42,
environmental
49
sustainability
7, 9, 10, 16, 17,
Discuss the effects of
23, 24, 31, 32,
human activities on 15 30% 10 3 2
36, 40, 43, 44,
ecosystems
46, 48
Evaluate strategies
15, 20, 25, 29,
for protecting 5 10% 3 1 1
33
biodiversity
Analyze the impact of
26, 30, 34, 38,
climate change on 5 10% 3 1 1
39
ecosystems
