Exploring Our World

What is pollution?

• Pollution is the absence of any substances in the environment.

• Pollution is the process of cleaning the environment.

• Pollution refers to the natural state of ecosystems.

• Pollution is the contamination of the environment by harmful substances.

Name one effect of air pollution.

• Increased biodiversity

• More rainfall

• Higher temperatures

• Respiratory problems

How can pollution affect animals?

• Pollution improves animal health and increases population.

• Pollution only affects plant life, not animals.

• Pollution can harm animals by causing health problems, habitat loss, and contamination of food sources.

• Animals are unaffected by pollution in their habitats.

What do plants need to grow?

• Fertilizer, minerals, and pesticides

• Sunlight, water, soil, and carbon dioxide.

• Only water and soil

• Just sunlight and air

Why is sunlight important for plants?

• Sunlight is important for plants because it enables photosynthesis, allowing them to produce food and oxygen.

• Sunlight is harmful to plants and causes them to wilt.

• Plants use sunlight to absorb water from the soil.

• Sunlight is necessary for plants to grow roots underground.

What do we call the place where an animal lives?

• Burrow

• Habitat

• Nest

• Den

Name a habitat for a polar bear.

• Rainforest

• Desert

• Savanna

• Arctic region

What is recycling?

• Recycling is the act of throwing away old products.

• Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new products.

• Recycling is the process of burning waste materials for energy.

• Recycling is the method of storing waste materials in landfills.

Why is recycling important for the environment?

• Recycling is important for the environment because it conserves resources, reduces pollution, and minimizes waste.

• Recycling has no impact on pollution levels.

• Recycling depletes natural resources.

• Recycling increases waste production.

What materials can we recycle?

• Batteries

• Food waste

• Paper, cardboard, glass, metals, plastics

• Textiles