Pollution Solutions

Maggie noticed that her shower was dripping water all day and night. Which of the following is the BEST solution to solve this problem?

• She can collect the water, measure how much water is being wasted each day, and make a plan to conserve water.

• She can collect the water and use it to water her plants so it isn't wasted.

• She can collect the water, test how clean it is, and make a plan to help clean the water.

• She can fix the shower, so it stops dripping water which will help to conserve water.

Your class has just eaten lunch and has a huge bag of trash. What would be the best way to protect the animals and plants in our environment?

• Burn the trash because the smoke will disappear into the air.

• Put all of the trash into the dumpster so it will not harm the living things in the environment.

• Sort the trash to recycle and compost so we can limit how much goes into the landfill.

• Bury all of the trash so it can decompose into soil.

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Plastic pollution has become a big problem in the state of Georgia. What would be the best solution to protect the plants and animals from plastic pollution?

• Reduce the amount of plastic used and recycle it.

• Dump the plastic in the ocean where it can’t harm anything.

• Burn the plastic instead of throwing it away.

• Bury the plastic so that it decomposes in the ground.

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A fourth grade student took a survey to see how many families recycle at home. What tips can this student provide to families who do not recycle to help save local plants and animals?

• Reusing materials causes more pollution.

• Recycling will allow families to reduce the amount of trash that will build up and harm the environment.

• The only way to recycle is to sort plastic from all other materials.

• All trash is buried and disappears into the soil over time, but recycling will speed up the process.

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Sea turtles create nests and lay their eggs in the sand on beaches each year. Researchers have found that the nesting places on many of those beaches are being destroyed by people who are using the beaches to go swimming. What could the community do to protect the sea turtles?

• The community should not do anything because the turtles will adapt to figure out how to survive.

• The community should shut down the beaches entirely.

• The community should build barriers to protect the turtles while allowing visitors to go to the beach to swim.

• The community should relocate the turtle nests and eggs so people can enjoy the beach.

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Cody kept track of the energy use in his home for a month. Use the table below to answer the following question about Cody’s energy use. What is one way Cody could reduce the amount of energy his family uses each month?

• Buy more clothes so they don’t have to do laundry as often.

• Freeze all their food instead of using the refrigerator.

• Turn off the TV when they are not watching it.

• Only wash the dishes in the dish washer so they get extra clea.

Cody kept track of the energy use in his home for a month. Use the table below to answer the following question about Cody’s energy use. What is another way Cody could reduce the amount of energy his family uses each month?

• Air dry their clothing instead of using the dryer.

• Leave the TV on all day so they don't have to use the remote.

• Heat their food in the microwave each day.

• Leave the refrigerator door open.

What is the BEST example of saving water to protect the environment?

• do laundry for one piece of clothing daily

• only water your yard after it rains

• leave the shower running to answer a phone call

• turn off water while brushing your teeth

The picture shows litter on the ground in a Georgia forest. Which TWO questions can be answered by looking at the picture?

• How can helpful nutrients seep from plastics into soil?

• How can animals lose their shelters?

• How can animals swallow harmful materials?

• How can groundwater become polluted?

• How can plants absorb extra sunlight?

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