Pollution

What is land pollution?

• The degradation of the Earth's land surfaces caused by human activities such as waste disposal, industrial processes, and agricultural practices.

• The process of planting trees to restore natural habitats.

• The contamination of water bodies due to industrial waste.

• The increase in urban areas leading to the loss of agricultural land.

What is sustainable development?

• Sustainable development is a way of using resources to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

• Sustainable development focuses solely on economic growth without considering environmental impacts.

• Sustainable development is the practice of using resources in a way that depletes them for future generations.

• Sustainable development is about maintaining the status quo without making any changes to resource usage.

What is an effect of land pollution?

• Loss of habitat for animals.

• Increase in biodiversity.

• Improvement of soil quality.

• Enhancement of air quality.

What are the effects of water pollution?

• Harm to aquatic life, disruption of ecosystems, and health risks to humans.

• Increased water clarity and improved aquatic habitats.

• Enhanced growth of aquatic plants and fish populations.

• Reduction of waterborne diseases in humans.

What is noise pollution?

• Excessive or harmful levels of noise in the environment, often caused by traffic, industrial activities, and urban development.

• A type of pollution that only affects rural areas.

• Noise that is only produced by natural events like thunder and earthquakes.

• A form of pollution that is beneficial for urban development.

What is urban sprawl?

• A type of high-density urban development

• Low density, automobile-dependent community development that negatively impacts land use and the environment.

• A method of sustainable city planning

• A form of public transportation system

What does 'clear-cutting' a forest mean?

• It means selectively cutting down trees while preserving the forest environment.

• It refers to the practice of cutting down all trees in an area without replanting.

• It involves managing forest resources sustainably and planting new trees.

• It is a method of creating clearings for agricultural purposes.

What is farmland?

• Land used to grow plants for food and fiber.

• Land primarily used for urban development.

• Land that is left untouched for wildlife.

• Land used for recreational purposes like parks.

What is air pollution?

• Air pollution is the presence of harmful substances in the atmosphere, which can affect human health and the environment.

• Air pollution is the absence of clean air in urban areas.

• Air pollution refers to the natural process of air circulation.

• Air pollution is the result of excessive oxygen in the atmosphere.

What are the main types of pollution?

• Air pollution, water pollution, land pollution, and noise pollution.

• Chemical pollution, thermal pollution, radioactive pollution, and plastic pollution.

• Visual pollution, light pollution, thermal pollution, and soil pollution.

• Biological pollution, electromagnetic pollution, thermal pollution, and sound pollution.