Pollution occurs when people release, dump, leak, spill, or ___ the environment around us.

• litter

• preserve

• save

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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The illegal dumping or littering of waste on to the land is called ___ pollution.

• air

• land

• water

The release of smoke and harmful gases into the air is called ___ pollution.

• air

• land

• water

The leaking or spilling of chemicals or raw sewage into a body of water is called ___ pollution.

• air

• land

• water

Cameron and his brother decide to go fishing on the Flint River. When they get there, they notice hundreds of dead fish floating in the water. What should they do?

• Take the fish home to eat.

• Go swimming instead.

• Notify the River Keeper.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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Exhaust from vehicles is one of the largest forms of air pollution. What can communities do to reduce air pollution from vehicles?

• Fine people that own cars.

• Encourage people to walk or bike.

• Charge more money to buy a car.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

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A tire factor has closed down leaving 50 old, rubber tires in the parking lot. What should the town do with the old tires?

• Use them as mulch for the school playground.

• Burn then in a big bonfire.

• Throw then in the city landfill.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Every night at bedtime, Elana's mom reminds her to turn off her laptop and tablet. How is Elana's mom helping to prevent air pollution?

• The devices will last longer.

• It decreases emissions from the electrical plant.

• It won't get hot and start a fire.

A thick, black, oily puddle has formed on the surface of the Atlantic Ocean. What MOST LIKELY caused the puddle?

• oil spill

• tar spill

• paint spill

Your community is trying to create new laws to decrease the amount of littering. Which one of the following would be a good consequence for anyone caught littering?

• Wear a sign that reads "Litterbug".

• Community service picking up trash.

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