Types of Pollution
What type of pollution is smoke an example of?
Smoke is 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 would be the best way to solve this problem.
What is litter?
Litter is any trash or garbage that is not disposed of correctly.
What are the 3 R's?
The 3 R's are: reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Is cotton a natural resource? Why is cotton an important resource?
Cotton is an important resource because it is a natural, renewable plant that we use to make many different kinds of clothing.
What type of pollution are chemicals, wastewater, and oil an example of?
Chemicals, wastewater, and oil are all examples of 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.
What is pollution?
Pollution is anything that hurts our environment.
Griffin loves to play with Legos, which are made from plastic. What should Mrs. McConnell do when Griffin is not interested in playing with Legos anymore?
A. She should throw them in the trash.
B. She should give them to another child who likes Legos.
C. She should not have allowed Griffin to play with Legos in the first place.
She should give them to another child who likes Legos.
What is a renewable resource?
A renewable resource is something that we need or use that we can plant again, or raise again (like trees, cotton, and animals).
What type of pollution are airplanes, lawnmowers, dogs barking, and heavy traffic an example of?
What is a good way to protect our environment? a)Carpool to school or work. b)Use new plastic bags every time you shop. c) Leave the lights on in your house when you are not home.
A good way to protect our environment would be to carpool to school or work.
What is a tree trunk and what is the purpose of a tree trunk?
A tree trunk is the part of the tree that transports water and nutrients (food) from the roots to the rest of the tree (branches, leaves, and possibly flowers).
Maeve wears Griffin's old pajamas, since it doesn't matter if they are not 'girly'. What is this an example of?
Maeve wearing Griffin's old pajamas is an example of reusing resources.
What is a non-renewable resource?
A non-renewable resource is something that we need or use that is limited in available supply. We cannot make more of it, so we may eventually run out of them if we do not conserve them. Examples would be fossil fuels (coal and gas) or metal minerals (iron, gold, copper, etc.).
Litter is an example of which two types of pollution?
Litter is an example of land pollution and water pollution.
What could happen if polluted water runs into a pond? a)Water plants would grow large.r b)Some fish and plants might die. c) There will be more fish in the pond.
b)Some fish and plants might die.
How do landfills affect our environment?
Landfills affect our environment by taking up space that could be used by plants and animals, making gases that enter the atmosphere (and produce acid rain), and making chemicals that will enter the watershed when it rains.
What would be the best way for kids to reduce the waste of water?
A. Kids should not wash their hands.
B. Kids should turn off water while brushing their teeth.
C. Kids should only shower once a week.
The best way for kids to reduce the waste of water would be to turn off water while brushing their teeth.
Syeda is planning a party. She wants to use as much natural, biodegradable (able to break down) materials as possible. She can choose from plastic, paper, or foam cups. Which cups would be best for her to choose?
The most natural and biodegradable material from these choices would be the paper cups.
Why does land pollution often end up becoming water pollution?
Land pollution often becomes water pollution because trash and other pollutants from land get washed into watersheds when it rains.
What is acid rain and what effect does it have on our environment?
Acid rain is rain that has absorbed air pollution. Acid rain hurts trees and other plants by killing nutrients in the soil.
What does it mean to 'conserve' resources?
Conserving resources means to use less of them or save them.
What happens to trash that is not recycled?
Trash that is not recycled is taken to a landfill.
Our third grade class is going to the Atlanta Botanical Gardens in April. Which would be the most effective way to conserve non-renewable resources?
A. We should all walk.
B. Each student should have their parents drive them.
C. We should all take one bus.
D. We should ride bikes.
The most effective (meaning that would actually work) way for our class to get to the Botanical Gardens would be for us to all ride one bus.