Pollution and Conservation

What is trash on the ground called?

• oil slick
• smog
• litter

What could happen if people threw their trash into a stream?

• The animals would live longer
• Animals would drink all of the water
• The environment would not be affected
• Animals would not have clean water to drink

A landfill overflows into the river. What could happen to the plants and animals that live in the area around the river?

• The river will dry up
• They might get sick
• They will be healthier
• They will stay the same

Most water pollution is the result of

• human activities.
• drought.
• volcanic eruptions.
• storms.

Where is pollution found on the earth?
 
 
  

• only in the air 
• only on the land 
• only in the water 
• on land, in the air, and in the water 

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What is NOT a way to cause pollution

• picking up litter
• spilling oil in the river
• throwing trash on the ground
• driving a gas gussler

This picture shows people walking through a highly-polluted city in China. From what type of pollution are they protecting themselves based on what they are wearing?

• air pollution
• water pollution
• land pollution
• noise pollution

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Which is NOT a harmful change?

• pollute the water
• cut down trees
• plant flowers
• pollute the air

Which one is an example of recycling? 
 
  

• Reusing a paper bag for lunch. 
•  Using less water to take a bath. 
• Making new glass bottles from old ones.
• Using plastic cups instead of paper cups. 

What is a renewable resource?
 
 
  

•  one that can be replaced quickly 
• one that is man-made
• one that comes from the sun 
• one that will never run out