Types of Pollution
What type of pollution is smoke an example of?
Air pollution
Our population is getting bigger, and more people want cars. The more cars there are, the more polluted the air will become. Which statement is the BEST way to solve this problem? a) refuse to give out any more drivers’ licenses b)make cars that produce less air pollution c) refuse to sell any more cars to people
b)make cars that produce less air pollution
What is litter?
trash garbage
What planet do we live on?
Earth
What type of pollution is dumping chemicals and oil into the environment?
Water pollution
Which of these would MOST LIKELY be a direct effect of dumping plastic bags in Georgia’s forests? a)The bags would break down dead plants b)The bags would provide fertilizer for plants c)Animals would be hurt by trying to eat the bags
c) Animals would be hurt by trying to eat the bags
How can you decrease the amount of land pollution? a) reduce, reuse, recycle b) burn trash in your backyard c) throw your trash into a lake
a) reduce, reuse, recycle
Where does our oxygen come from?
trees
Putting harmful materials into the environment is called what?
Pollution
What is a good way to protect our environment? a)carpool to school or work. b)throw trash out the window of your car c)leave the lights on in your house when you are not home
a)carpool to school or work.
What is our environment?
A living things surroundings
The world around them
When you wear the clothes that your big brother/sister is too big for, which of the 2 R's are you doing? Reduce or Reuse
Reuse
What kind of pollution is smog an example of?
air pollution
Litter is an example of what 2 kinds of pollution?
Land pollution and water pollution
What could happen if polluted water runs into a pond? a) Plants in the water would grow larger b)Some fish and plants might die c) There will be more fish in the pond
b)Some fish and plants might die
What is recycling?
making something new from something used
Name 3 things that can be recycled.
plastic glass bottles paper aluminum tin cardboard
What is another name for land pollution?
Soil pollution
What are the 3 kinds of pollution?
land pollution, water pollution, air pollution
What causes acid rain have in our environment?
It is caused by pollution
What is conservation?
Using natural resources wisely To keep resources from running out by using them wisely
Using a cloth shopping bag instead of a plastic bag is an example of which 3's R?
Reduce
Which choice IS a TRUE statement about littering? a)Litter helps the envirnoment. b)Litter can harm or kill wildlife. c)Litter makes the environment look better.
b) litter can harm or kill wildlife