ASK QUESTIONS
What might be the BEST question to ask to determine the source of pollution in the river?
What does the factory make?
What question helps identify sources of air pollution?
How many people drive cars to work?
City filled with smog. What caused it?
Air pollution from transportation and factories.
Example of human impact?
Throwing trash on the ground.
Best solution for plastic pollution?
Reduce plastic use and recycle.
Which question could the student ask to determine which trash could harm the environment?
Which trash can break down over time?
Cans and plastic bottles are in the ocean. Which question can be asked to determine the cause of the pollution?
How do humans cause water pollution?
A plastic bottle was thrown from a car. What happens?
It may roll into storm drains and pollute rivers and streams.
Cutting down trees leads to what?
Air pollution.
Best way to handle lunch trash?
Sort trash to recycle and compost.
Jessica is researching a new factory. Which question should she ask?
Where does the factory dump their wastewater?
Oil spills near Savannah. What will likely happen to pelicans?
They will get sick from eating the fish.
Plastic dumped in the ocean. What happens?
Fish eat plastic and get microplastics inside them
Dripping sink solution?
Fix the sink to conserve water.
Tip for families who don’t recycle?
Recycling reduces trash that harms the environment.
Heba made two lists of pollution sources and effects. What question should she ask next?
What type of pollution will block sunlight for plants?
Dead fish in a lake near a factory. What caused it?
Pollution from the factory upstream caused the fish to die.
Carpooling effect?
Acid rain that harms plants and animals could reduce.
Ways to reduce energy use?
Turn off TV when not watching & air dry clothes.
Reusable vs recycled bottle?
Reusable bottle conserves more resources.
What might be the BEST question to ask to determine the effect of pollution in the river?
Are there any animals who have lost their lives after eating plastic?
Litter on roads. What impact could this have?
Animals may think it is food and try to eat the trash.
Relationship between pollution types?
One type of pollution can affect different parts of the environment in different ways.
How to protect sea turtles?
Build barriers to protect nesting areas.
Best example of saving water?
Turn off water while brushing teeth.