Pollution

Pollution _________________________.

• is harmful materials put into the environment
• found in air, water, and land
• effects plants, animals, and people
• All of the above

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Smog is an example of ______________ pollution.

• land
• water
• air
• noise

Which of the following does NOT cause water pollution?

• oil spills
• garbage
• fertilizers from farms
• smoke

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

What is one thing humans can do to positively impact the environment?

• They can throw their trash away anywhere. 
• They can recycle items if possible.
• They can empty their drinks into rivers and other water sources.
• They can work in factories that produce a lot of smoke.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

How could you reuse a can of soup to prevent it from ending up in the landfill?

• You could recycle the can instead of throwing it away.
• You could clean it out, paint it, and use it as a pencil holder.
• You could throw it in the trash. 
• You could put it outside for squirrels to eat out of.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

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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 

Which one BEST describes a nonrenewable resource?

   

• It is one that will run out one day and can’t be replaced.
• It will last for about 100 years.
•   It can be replaced again and again.
• It will never run out.