Pollution

Pollution _________________________.

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

This picture shows people walking through a highly-polluted city in China. From what type of pollution are they protecting themselves based on what they are wearing?

• air pollution
• water pollution
• land pollution
• noise pollution

Which pair below are the two main sources of air pollution in urban (populated) areas?

• vehicles, volcanoes

• vehicles, industries

• Industries, agriculture

• All of the above

What happens to plastic waste?

• It is a biodegradable material so it eventually disintegrates

• It never fully goes away, it just breaks into little pieces

• There is no such thing as plastic waste, all plastic is recycled

• It is dumped in the ocean for fish to eat

What creatures are affected by water pollution?

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Air pollution is caused by

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How can we change our ways to help prevent water pollution?

• Using less harmful chemicals

• just throw a bottle with a note inside of it in the ocean

Who is at fault for causing water pollution?

• The animals under the sea did it

• It's the sun's fault

• Us people and our companies

• Mickey Mouse

• A powerful rat, named Charles Entertainment Cheese

How do landfills effect the environment?

• Landfills cause fish to be poisoned and die.
• Landfills support plant growth and healthy soil.
• Landfills cause smog in the air.
• Landfills cause chemicals from trash to absorb into the soil and harm plants.

Which human action can cause pollution?

• Walking

• Biking

• Mining

• Recycling