10 questions from FPS 2026. Real examination questions for PSLE 2027/2028 preparation.
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From the list of words given, choose the most suitable word for each blank and write its letter in the blank.
Light pollution is the excessive use of artificial outdoor light. (1) comes from sources like cars, buildings and streetlights which turn dark nights bright.
The invention of artificial light (2) improved our lives, allowing us not to be bound by the rising and setting of the sun. (3), for all living things, the sun functions as a clock. (4) cycle of day and night indicates when to rest, feed and migrate. However, the excessive use of artificial light (5) night can be confusing to both humans and wildlife.
When it is dark, our bodies release melatonin to help us feel tired and ready for sleeр. Bright light tricks our bodies (6) thinking it is daytime, making it harder for us to produce melatonin.
Light pollution also affects (7) animals hunt, feed and mate. A bright night sky can make it harder for them to see. Birds use moonlight to get their sense (8) direction so city lights cause them to become disoriented.
Light pollution may be an easy problem to solve. Cities can use smart lighting that dims (9) no one is around. In homes, we should turn (10) unnecessary lights and draw our curtains in the evening. This reduces the amount of light that spills into our environment.
Adapted from https://kids.earth.org/climate-change/why-are-dark-skies-important/