Air Pollution (Brainpop)

What do cars, power plants, and furnaces have in common?

• They all burn gasoline

• They all burn coal

• They all burn wood

• They all burn fossil fuels

Which would probably be the most effective way to reduce the amount of methane released into the atmosphere?

• Reducing the amount of gasoline we use

• Making sure to prevent forest fires

• Reducing the amount of cows we raise for meat

• Reducing the amount of electricity we use

Which of these situations is commonly caused by acid rain?

• People being posioned by drinking water

• Fish and birds in freshwater habitats dying off

• People recieving acid burns on their skin

• whales and dolphins dying off in the ocean

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How can insulating your home prevent air pollution?

• Insulation blocks out harmful gases and smog

• Insulation reduces the amount of energy you need to heat and cool your house

• Insulation prevents your furnace from releasing harmful gases into the atmosphere

• Insulation collects solar energy, a nonpolluting form of energy

Which of these is an opinion about air pollution?

• It's the biggest threat that humans face

• It can be caused by burning fossil fuels

• Not all air pollution comes from man-made sources

• Humans can take steps to decrease the amount of pollution they release into the air