The Environment Review

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You can help to solve the problem of land pollution by reducing and reusing. What is another way you can help solve the problem of land pollution?

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recycling

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What is a government agency that serves us by forming laws and regulations to protect the environment?

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EPA

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DDT is a dangerous ______________ that was used to kill bugs and was found to be harmful to animals and people.

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pesticide

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What is the introduction of harmful materials into the environment called?

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pollution

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What percentage of the earth is covered in freshwater?

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3%

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What is the main source of our DRINKING water? Options: wetlands, groundwater, saltwater, glaciers

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groundwater

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Which of the following is a dangerous mineral to humans and can often cause problems if you eat too much fish that has lived in a contaminated area?
Options: iron, sulfur, oxygen, mercury

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mercury

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What is the main cause of air pollution?

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burning of fossil fuels

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What is a mixture of smoke, fog, and chemicals in the air?

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smog

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What is a resource that is limited and we cannot make more of?

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nonrenewable