Types of Pollution
This pollution happens when loud sounds like car horns or loud music disturb people.
Noise Pollution
Using less of something to conserve resources is called this.
Reduce
Give an example of land pollution.
Littering
Conservation means taking care of and protecting these things.
Natural Resources
What causes the most air pollution? Transportation (cars, buses, trucks) or factories?
Transportation (cars, buses, trucks)
Oil leaking from a car that washes into a storm drain can cause this type of pollution.
Water Pollution
Using something again instead of throwing it away is called this.
Reuse
Give an example of air pollution.
Factories releasing smoke into the air, vehicle exhaust, burning nonorganic material
This is the phrase that reminds us how to manage waste.
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
True or False: Carpooling is a great way to reduce air, water and noise pollution.
True
Trash thrown on the ground is this type of pollution.
Land Pollution
Melting something down and making a new product is called this.
Recycle
Give an example of water pollution.
Fertilizer washing into a river during a rainstorm, oil spills, factories dumping chemical waste into a river or ocean.
Walking or biking instead of driving helps reduce this pollution.
Air Pollution
If someone throws a plastic milk jug into Lake Oconee, what could happen?
Pollute the water, trap an animal, an animal might try to eat it etc...
Smoke and exhaust from cars cause this type of pollution.
Air Pollution
Turning off lights when you leave a room is a way to conserve this.
Energy
Give an example of air pollution.
Turning off water while brushing your teeth helps conserve this natural resource.
Water
Imagine a forest that has caught on fire, humans often have a negative impact on plant and animal habitats. What solutions could have been used to protect the plants and animals in the forest.
Name two examples of water pollution.
Examples: oil, fertilizer, chemicals or trash in the water
Name one thing you could recycle at home.
Name one thing people can do to reduce pollution.
Recycle, pick up litter, use less plastic etc...
Planting trees helps clean our _____.
Air
Name one positive and one negative impact technology (like windmills) has had on our environment.
Positive: saves money, conserves energy, does not pollute the environment, many people can benefit from them.
Negative: cost to build, habitat destruction, birds could fly into them, loss of trees