Practice pollution flashcard

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What is pollution?

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Pollution is when harmful materials or substances are added to the Earth's environment.

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What is a pollutant?

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A pollutant is a harmful substance that causes pollution.

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What does hazardous waste mean?

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Hazardous waste refers to waste that is dangerous or harmful to health or the environment.

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What does recycle mean?

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Recycle means to take old materials and make them into something new.

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What does reuse mean?

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Reuse means to use something again instead of throwing it away.

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What does reduce mean?

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Reduce means to use less of something.

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What is litter?

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Litter is trash that people do not get rid of in the right way.

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What is biodegradable?

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Biodegradable means that a substance can be broken down naturally by the environment.

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What is conservation?

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Conservation is the careful use of resources to prevent waste and protect the environment.

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What is recycling?

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Recycling is the process of collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown away.