Land Pollution

What cause of land pollution uses chemicals such as pesticides and herbicides?

• Garbage

• Landfills

• Mining

• Farming

• Factories

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What do we call trash when it eventually decays and becomes part of the environment?

• Recyclable

• Biodegradable

• Decayable

• Deconstructible

• Decomposing

Around what percentage of trash in the United States is recycled?

• 5%

• 10%

• 33%

• 60%

• 90%

Which is NOT a type of pollution?

• Water pollution

• Air pollution

• Land pollution

• Food pollution

What is an effect of land pollution?

• no clean drinking water

• loss of habitat for animals

• diseases from breathing in poor quality air

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Which image best describes the word "Littering"?

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What cause of land pollution uses chemicals such as pesticides and herbicides?

• Garbage

• Landfills

• Mining

• Farming

• Factories

True or False: Companies can help to reduce trash by using smaller packaging on their products.

• True

• False

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What cause of land pollution produces large holes in the ground and can cause erosion?

• Garbage

• Landfills

• Mining

• Farming

• Factories

How can land pollution harm the environment?

• It is ugly and can destroy the beauty of nature

• It can destroy the habitats of animals

• It can allow for harmful chemicals to enter the soil

• It can release greenhouse gases

• All of these choices!

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