Pollution

What is Pollution?

• an unhealthy diet

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  lands, people and plants

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  global warming

• harmful substance introduced to the environment

Where is pollution found on the earth?

• only in the air

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  only in the water on land

• only on the land

• on the land, the air, and in the water

How does pollution affect the environment?

• It has no impact

• It improves the environment

• It harms the environment

• It creates a balanced ecosystem

What are the main sources of pollution?

• Only factories

• Only vehicles

• Both factories and vehicles

• None of the above

How can individuals help reduce pollution?

• By increasing waste production

• By using public transportation

• By cutting down more trees

• By using plastic bags

What are the effects of air pollution on human health?

• Improves respiratory health

• Causes respiratory diseases

• No impact on health

• Enhances immune system

Which way can people best reduce land pollution caused by large amounts of waste dumped in landfills?

• They can use a water filter to use fewer water bottles.

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  They can recycle their plastic, glass, paper, and cardboard items and only throw away non-recyclable items.

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  They can watch less television, reducing electricity use and allowing their electronics to last much longer.

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  They can refill large plastic containers, like those used for laundry detergent, instead of throwing them away.

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What is one way you and your family can help to conserve water at home?

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  watering the garden at the hottest time of the day

• using the longest cycle to wash clothes

• turning off the faucet (tap) while brushing your teeth

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  letting the water run while washing dishes

What are the main causes of water pollution?

• Industrial waste only

• Household waste only

• Both industrial and household waste

• None of the above

How can individuals reduce air pollution in urban areas?

• Planting more trees

• Increasing vehicle emissions

• Using coal for heating

• None of the above