Scientists have found that many fish in Georgia’s rivers are becoming sick. What question could a scientist ask to learn about what is making the fish sick?

• Are the rivers flooding?

• Will the fish have to find a new river in which to live?

• Are there too many recycled materials in the river?

• Is waste from farms draining into the rivers?

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Which sentence shows the effects of pollution on animals in the ocean?

• In fact, more than 300,000 dolphins get stuck in nets each year.

• It can be oil that spills from large ships.

• Trash that people leave on the beach also pollutes the water.

• Companies and farmers can find safer chemicals to use.

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Which of these actions uses the least amount of natural resources?

• riding a bus

• driving a car

• riding a bicycle

• driving a motorcycle

A pelican is a kind of sea bird that eats mostly fish.

An oil tanker spills a lot of oil into the ocean near Savannah. What is most likely to happen to the pelicans in the area?

• They will learn to eat different types of fish.

• They will get sick from eating the fish

• They will only eat the clean fish.

• They will start eating more fish.

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Where does water pollution usually come from?

• human activities

• floods

• animals

• drinking too much water

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What is the most common litter found on beaches?

• plastic

• paper

• diapers

• clothing

Litter is piled up on the side of a highway.

Which of the following is NOT an example of how litter affects this habitat?

• Curious animals are in danger of being hit by cars.

• The litter prevents plants from being able to grow.

• Different species may enter the area to find food.

• Animals will use the litter to build safer nests.

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The picture shows a landfill where trash is dumped.

Which sentence about landfills is NOT true?

• Landfills produce toxic chemicals that seep into the water.

• Landfills create safe new shelters for migrating animals.

• Landfills send greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

• Landfills grow and take up space needed by animals.

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Which of the following is NOT an effect of litter on the environment?

• Plants will absorb extra sunlight.

• Groundwater could become polluted.

• Animals could swallow harmful materials.

• Animals could get tangled in discarded trash.

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James turns off the water while brushing his teeth. Which action is he taking to help plants and animals?

• polluting

• recycling

• reducing

• reusing