Name the habitat
What type of habitat do water birds live in?
Wetlands
Chemicals are released into the air
Air pollution
______ pollution occurs when _____ contains gasses, dust, smoke from fires, or fumes in harmful amounts.
air
_________ pollution is one of many sources for diseases when it is consumed by animals.
Water
True or false: One proper way to dispose of oil is to pour it into a non-recyclable container with a lid and throw it in the garbage.
True
Sparrows typically live in this habitat, what is it?
Grasslands
Toxins from human and industrial waste are introduced into water supplies.
Water Pollution.
______ pollution occurs by inefficient or unnecessary use of artificial _____
light
Artificial _______ can confuse nocturnal birds and birds that hunt at night.
light
What are the possible ways to reduce air pollution?
Ride a bike or walk instead of driving, turn off lights when not in use, using energy-efficient lights (anything that involves saving energy)
Birds that live in tropical regions are part of this type of habitat.
Forests
Many chemicals such as pesticides and fertilizers are absorbed into the soil
Land Pollution
Noise pollution occurs when there is either an excessive amount of noise or an unpleasant ______ that causes a temporary disruption in the natural balance.
sound
Polluted ______ can obstruct breathing and cause serious diseases in birds.
air
True or False: Releasing helium balloons into the sky can cause water pollution.
True (oftentimes the balloons end up in the ocean and the string can get caught on a bird)
This is a zone that includes offshore islands and aquatic regions
Oceans
Interferes with natural cycles of light and darkness in the environment.
Light Pollution
This type of pollution is a result of dumping garbage, waste, and other toxins making the land contaminated or polluted.
Land pollution
Birds rely on sound for ________ or hunting
navigation
What are ways to reduce light pollution?
Use motion sensor lights, replace outdoor lights with low-glare fixtures, turn off lights when not in use.
More than 350 types of birds live in this dry habitat.
Desert.
Humans produce excessive amounts of this and it includes industrial and vehicle sources
Noise pollution
What type of pollution is caused by oil spills?
Water pollution.
This type of pollution interferes with bird communication.
Noise pollution.
What is one way to reduce land pollution?
Reduce, reuse, recycle (any of the ones listed)