Pollution Daily Grade 2

Rebecca looked out the window one morning and took a picture of what she saw. What could have caused this and how could it impact animals and plants that live in the area?

• There is a lot of air pollution that could be from transportation and local factories. Plants and animals may have trouble breathing and struggle to survive

• There is a lot of air pollution that could be from chemicals spilled in the water. Plants and animals may struggle to survive with toxic chemicals.

• There is some air pollution that is from vehicles in the city. Plants and animals will be fine because air pollution is common in cities.

• There are a lot of vehicles in the city that create a smokey effect, but it is not pollution since you cannot physically touch it.

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Victor has noticed that many of the roads in his town are covered with litter. Most of it is from fast food, including paper bags, and soda cups. What conclusion can Victor make about the impact the litter will have on the environment?

• The trash won’t be re-used or recycled.

• All the trash will make the town smell bad.

• Animals may think it is food and try to eat the trash.

• Wind may blow the trash in front of the cars, which could cause accidents.

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What is a cause of water pollution?

• pouring oil into a container to be recycled

• throwing your trash away in a trash can

• dirt from washing your hands going down the drain

• fertilizer from gardens and farms ending up in rivers

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What might happen to the bears in the mountains if people litter?

• The bears will thrive.

• Bears will play with the litter.

• Some bears may eat the litter and be harmed.

• Bears will use the litter to create warm dens to hibernate in.

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Which of the following would cause the most change in a lake habitat?

• a frog jumping in the water

• a boat’s motor leaking oil into the water

• environmentalists adding fish to the lake

• kids throwing rocks in the lake

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Elena noticed that her kitchen sink was dripping water all day and night. What is the BEST solution to solve this problem?

• She could collect the water, test how clean it is, and make a plan to help clean the water.

• She could collect the water, measure how much water is being wasted each day, and make a plan to conserve water.

• She could fix the sink so it stops dripping water, which will help to conserve water.

• She could collect the water and use it to water her plants so it isn’t wasted.

Why is trash harmful for the environment?

• Trash can kill ocean animals and plants.

• Animals can use trash to build their homes.

• Trash will decompose (break down) into the soil.

• Trash gives plants the nutrients they need to grow.

Brett kept track of the energy use in his home for a month. Use the table below to answer the following question about Brett’s energy use. Select TWO ways that Brett could reduce the amount of energy his family uses each month.

• a. Turn off the TV when they are not watching it.

• b. Freeze all their food instead of using the refrigerator.

• c. Air dry their clothing instead of using the dryer.

• Leave lights on when you are not in the room.

How can you conserve water?

• Take long warm showers

• Wash off your driveway with a hose

• Leave the water running while you wash dishes.

• Turn the water off when you brush your teeth

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Sea turtles create nests and lay their eggs in the sand on beaches each year. Researchers have found that the nesting places on many of those beaches are being destroyed by people who are using the beaches to go swimming. What could the community do to protect the sea turtles?

• The community should build barriers to protect the turtles while allowing visitors to go to the beach to swim.

• The community should not do anything because the turtles will adapt to figure out how to survive.

• The community should relocate the turtle nests and eggs so people can enjoy the beach.

• The community should shut down the beaches entirely.

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