Water Pollution

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What is water pollution?

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Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies (like rivers, lakes, and oceans) with harmful substances that can affect the health of living organisms.

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What are some common causes of water pollution?

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Common causes include industrial waste, agricultural runoff, plastic waste, sewage discharge, and oil spills.

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How does water pollution affect animals?

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Water pollution can harm animals by causing illness, disrupting their habitats, and reducing food sources.

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What is one way to reduce water pollution?

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One way to reduce water pollution is to properly dispose of chemicals instead of pouring them down the drain.

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True or False: All water is polluted.

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True, all water can have some level of pollution, but some sources are cleaner than others.

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Who is affected by water pollution?

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Water pollution affects everything on the planet, including humans, animals, and plants.

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What can individuals do to help prevent water pollution?

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Individuals can help by reducing plastic use, cleaning up after pets, and using eco-friendly products.

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What is the impact of plastic waste on water bodies?

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Plastic waste can harm aquatic life, pollute the water, and take hundreds of years to decompose.

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True or False: There is nothing we can do to stop water pollution.

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False, there are many actions we can take to reduce and prevent water pollution.

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What is agricultural runoff?

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Agricultural runoff is water that carries fertilizers, pesticides, and other chemicals from farms into nearby water bodies.