Pollution

____________ is the addition of harmful materials to the environment.

• pollution
• ecotourism
• conservation
• recycle

Trash that is not disposed of in a way that prevents harm to ecosystems is called __________.

• compost
• decomposer
• litter
• recycle

Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 “R’s” that helps to conserve the environment?

• recycle
• replace
• reduce
• reuse

Pollution can cause harm to the ___________.  

• air
• land
• water
• all of the above

A ______________ is a material that causes pollution.  

• pollutant
• conservation
• compost
• plant

To __________ means to collect old, used materials, and to process them and make them into new items.  

• compost
• decomposer
• litter
• recycle

Which of the following is a way that littering negatively impacts our environment?  

• animals can become sick
• it can prevent plants from growing
• it helps the environment
  
  
• both a. & b. 

What is an example of REUSING? 

• collecting newspapers to take to the recycling center
• using an old soup can as a pencil cup
• helping start a wildlife preserve in your community
• turning off the water while you brush your teeth

Conservation is the act of conserving, or protecting the environment, plants, and animals. Why is this so important? What are some things you can do to help conserve our environment? 

• leave water on, leave TV on, run dishwasher with 1 plate
• run the washing machine with 1 shirt
• leave the refrigerator door open
• turn off water, turn off lights, turn off TV

Which of the following materials can you recycle? 

• metals, leaves, 
• glass, metal, magazines
• apple core and newspapers
• glass and potato skins