Main Idea
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The weather affects how we feel
B. Air pollution is dangerous to people, especially children
C. Factories are good for the economy
D. Kids should stay indoors more
B. Air pollution is dangerous to people, especially children
What color is the haze in the sky caused by pollution?
A. Green
B. Yellowish
C. Blue
D. Red
B. Yellowish
What does the word "toxin" mean in the passage?
A. A healthy vitamin
B. A harmful substance
C. A type of machine
D. A kind of weather
B. A harmful substance
What happens when kids breathe dirty air?
A. They grow taller
B. They fall asleep
C. They may get sick
D. They run faster
C. They may get sick
What is one way kids can help stop air pollution?
A. Leave lights on all day
B. Walk or ride a bike instead of using a car
C. Burn trash
D. Keep windows closed
B. Walk or ride a bike instead of using a car
Why is the author concerned about children and air pollution?
A. Children watch more TV
B. Children breathe less than adults
C. Children spend more time outside and are more affected
D. Children ride in cars more often
C. Children spend more time outside and are more affected
Which is a symptom of air pollution mentioned in the passage?
A. Broken bones
B. Itchy eyes
C. Nose bleeds
D. Ear pain
B. Itchy eyes
What can "itchy" mean in the passage?
A. Silly
B. A feeling that makes you want to scratch
C. Cold and smooth
D. A fun dance
B. A feeling that makes you want to scratch
Why is air pollution bad for your body?
A. It makes your arms strong
B. It helps you sleep
C. It can hurt your heart and lungs
D. It makes your voice louder
C. It can hurt your heart and lungs
Why should we care about clean air?
A. So we can wear more jackets
B. So we can stay inside more
C. Because it makes rainbows
D. Because clean air keeps people healthy
D. Because clean air keeps people healthy
What is one solution the author suggests?
A. Closing all factories
B. Moving kids to rural areas
C. Forcing factories to follow laws and clean up toxins
D. Letting kids wear masks
C. Forcing factories to follow laws and clean up toxins
What are two sources of air pollution listed in the passage?
A. Trees and oceans
B. Airplanes and pets
C. Cars and factories
D. Computers and televisions
C. Cars and factories
What does “serious” mean when the passage says “Air pollution is a serious problem”?
A. Fun
B. Very important and not good
C. A little silly
D. Nice and happy
B. Very important and not good
Why do adults have less trouble with air pollution?
A. They stay indoors more often
B. They drive more
C. They eat better food
D. They are taller
A. They stay indoors more often
Which of these helps protect the Earth from pollution?
A. Playing video games
B. Planting trees
C. Watching TV all day
D. Using more gas
B. Planting trees
What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?
A. To entertain the reader
B. To persuade people to take air pollution seriously
C. To tell a story about a factory
D. To teach kids how to stay safe online
B. To persuade people to take air pollution seriously
Why do kids spend more time exposed to pollution than adults?
A. They work in factories
B. They go to school on weekends
C. They spend more time outside
D. They breathe faster
C. They spend more time outside
What does the word "exhaust" mean when it says car exhaust goes into the air?
A. The back seat of a car
B. Smoke or gas that comes out of cars
C. A kind of road
D. A car window
B. Smoke or gas that comes out of cars
Why does the passage say people should care about pollution?
A. Because the sky looks nice
B. Because it can hurt their health
C. Because it rains less
D. Because it helps people
B. Because it can hurt their health
What can you do at home to help the environment?
A. Turn off lights when not in use
B. Take long showers
C. Keep the sink running
D. Throw away paper
A. Turn off lights when not in use
What message does the author want to send?
A. Pollution is only dangerous to animals
B. Pollution only affects adults
C. We need to protect our air and our children
D. Factories should be encouraged to make more jobs
C. We need to protect our air and our children
What long-term disease can air pollution cause?
A. Diabetes
B. Lung cancer
C. Chickenpox
D. Arthritis
B. Lung cancer
What does the word "symptoms" mean in the sentence about itchy eyes, coughing, and infections?
A. Fun games
B. Things you see on TV
C. Tasty snacks
D. Signs that someone might be sick
D. Signs that someone might be sick
What can smoke from cars and factories do?
A. Make candy
B. Clean the air
C. Make people laugh
D. Cause health problems
D. Cause health problems
Why is it important to teach others about air pollution?
A. So they don’t get bored
B. So more people can help fix the problem
C. So they can build more factories
D. So they can go outside more
B. So more people can help fix the problem