what is Air Pollution?
the presence in or introduction into the air of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.
What is water pollution?
Water pollution is the contamination of water sources by substances which make the water unusable for drinking, cooking, cleaning, swimming, and other activities.
What is noise pollution?
Noise pollution is considered to be any unwanted or disturbing sound that affects the health and well-being of humans and other organisms
What are the three Rs of protecting the Environment?
Reduce,Reuse and Recycle
What is an Ecosystem
A community or group of living organisms that live in and interact with each other in a specific environment.
What are some main causes of Air Pollution?
Vehicle emissions, fuel oils and natural gas to heat homes, by-products of manufacturing and power generation, particularly coal-fueled power plants, and fumes from chemical production
How do we detect water pollution?
Water pollution is detected in laboratories, where small samples of water are analysed for different contaminants.
is noise pollution a health issue?
yes, noise pollution is a health issue according to studies.
What is one Law that protects the Environment?
Clean Air Act
Safe Drinking Water Act
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Oil, coal, natural gas, metals, stone and sand
How does Air Pollution form?
Air pollution is caused by solid and liquid particles and certain gases that are suspended in the air.
Where does water pollution come from?
sewage and waste water treatment
are there more important issues about noise pollution to be concerned about?
noise pollution observantly affects the lives millions of people.
what is the most proffered way to protect the environment on the Hierarchy?
Source Reduction
Choose YES or NO: Is stone a natural resource?
YES
Air Pollution Natural Resources
Smoke and ash, radon,mold,dust,pollen
What are the major water pollutants?
Chemical pollution
Agricultural
Bacteria
Microbiological pollution
Is there any chance to reducing noise pollution in the future?
We hope so. Raising public awareness is an important first step. It is up to concerned people to advocate for change. A community that enacts better noise code legislation and enforcement encourages other communities to do the same.
What are three ways you can protect the environment around you.
volunteer fro cleanups in your community
Use long-lasting light bulbs
Conserve sustainable
Conserve water
Which type of resource is exhaustible in nature?
Fossil fuels such as coal, petroleum, oil, natural gas, and minerals like iron, copper
How does air pollution spread and how can we handle this?
Air pollutants can be transported by wind, causing a pollution to spread widely. Rain can remove pollutants from air, causing soil and water pollution.
What are the properties and dangers of water pollutants?
Water pollutants may cause disease or act as poisons
How do people protect them-selves from noise pollution?
they can protect there ears with ear plugs or ear muffs
What part of environment includes homes, apartments, schools, and offices?
Build environment
What part of ecosystems includes water, air, sunlight, temperature, and chemicals in the air, water, and soil?
Abiotic