Environmental Pollution

Which of the following best describes pollution?

• The growth of plants in soil

• Waste production

• Removal of contaminants in the environment

• The addition of toxic substances to the environment

Air pollution is the contamination of air by any pollutant that modifies the natural characteristics of soil

• True

• False

According to the World Health Organization, air pollution is responsible for approximately __ million deaths worldwide each year.

• 12

• 4

• 7

• 10

Water pollution is:

• the contamination of air

• the contamination of land

• none of these

• the cleanness of water

What kills more: war or water pollution?

• War

• Water pollution

Can soil pollution potentially cause cancer?

• Yes

• No

What is soil pollution?

• The natural process of soil degradation

• The addition of nutrients in soil for agricultural purposes

• The removal of chemicals in soil through filtration

• The contamination of soil with harmful substances

How can individuals contribute to addressing pollution?

• By advocating for government regulations

• By reducing waste and conserving resources

• By investing in clean technologies

• By enforcing environmental standards