Pollution and Solutions

The types of pollution are...

• local, state, and federal

• landfills and recycling centers

• plastic, paper, and metal

• air, land, and water

Most water pollution is the result of

• drought

• human activities

• volcanic eruptions

• storms

What is the major cause for air pollution?

• litter

• cigarretes

• deforestation

• factories and cars

This item can be hazardous to our environment if not disposed of properly.

• bleach

• batteries

• medicine

• all of the above

What is trash on the ground called?

• oil slick

• smog

• litter

• dirty

The unnatural increase in the temperature of the atmosphere is known as _____.

• drought

• point source

• global warming

• heat

How does global warming affect polar bears?

• It gives them a sunburn

• It melts their habitat

• It cooks their food

• It pollutes their water

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 or die

• They will be healthier

• They will stay the same

Turn a grocery bag into a notepad. Reduce, reuse, recycle, or trash?

• reduce

• reuse

• recycle

• trash

Use an old car tire as a swing. Reduce, reuse, recycle, or trash?

• reduce

• reuse

• recycle

• trash