Types of Pollution
Pollution & the Environment
Definitions
The 3 R's
Wild Card
100
What type of pollution is smoke an example of?
Air pollution
100
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
100

What is surface water?

Rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, etc...

100
What are the 3 R's?
Reduce Reuse Recycle
100
What planet do we live on?
Earth
200
What type of pollution are chemicals, medicine, and oil an example of?
Water pollution
200
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
200

What is groundwater?

Water held in rocks and soil under the water table.

200
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
200
Where does our oxygen come from?
trees
300
What type of pollution is an airplane or loud radio an example of?
Noise pollution
300
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.
300

What is turbidity?

Turbidity is a term used to describe visible residue which makes the water cloudy.

300
When you wear the clothes that your big brother/sister is too big for, which of the 3 R's are you doing?
Reuse
300
What kind of pollution is smog an example of?
air pollution
400
Litter is an example of what 2 kinds of pollution?
Land pollution and water pollution
400
What could happen if polluted water runs into a pond? a) Water plants 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
400

What is part of our environment? Name 3 things.

trees people plants animals air anything else that is around us

400
Name 3 things that can be recycled.
plastic glass bottles paper aluminum tin cardboard
400
Where does carbon monoxide come from? a) cars b) factories c) trees
a) cars
500
What are the 4 kinds of pollution?
land pollution water pollution air pollution noise pollution
500
What effect does acid rain have on our environment?
Kills trees Makes plants have holes in their leaves
500
What is noise pollution? Not examples of things that are noise pollution, but what is the definition of noise pollution?
Anything that hurts our ears.
500
What do you call it when you take old food and worms and use them to make food for plants and trees?
compost
500
Which choice is NOT a true statement about littering? a) Litter is a fire hazard. b) Litter can harm or kill wildlife. c) Litter makes the environment look better.
c) Litter makes the environment look better.
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