Pollution
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Random Facts
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The most common pollutant in the oceans
Plastic
100
Explain the greenhouse effect
When gases like CO2 trap heat in the atmosphere
100
Three alternatives to fossil fuels
Solar, wind and hydroelectric power
100
Define flooding
When an area becomes covered with water, usually due to excessive rainfall, overflowing rivers, or other factors like hurricanes
100
Draw an Orang-utan in 30 seconds.
Use the board :)
200
Two sources of air pollution
Traffic & factories
200
Impact of melting of the poles on coastal cities
Causes sea level rise and the erosion of the coasts
200
Meaning of eco-friendly
Environmentally friendly (change consumption habits to minimize the impact on the planet)
200
To control something so that it doesn't get bigger.
limit
200
What are the 4 Rs relating to environmental protection?
reduce, reuse, recycle, refuse.
300
Difference between waste and landfill
Waste = general waste (can be recyclable or not)
Landfill = a place where waste controlled
300
Contribution of fossil fuels to climate change
They release CO2 and other greenhouse gases
300
Three individual actions to reduce the carbon footprint
Use the bike, recycle and cleaning your mail inbox
300
A phrase that means 'not harmful to the environment'.
Environmentally friendly
300
An environmental problem that involves the release of a substance, which has harmful or poisonous effects, into an ecosystem.
Pollution
400
Effect of plastic on the oceans
Animals mistake it for food and eat it
400
Adjective used to describe an animal or plant that has already disappeared due to habitat loss or other environmental catastrophe.
to go extinct
400
How does solar energy work?
Works with panels that turn light into electricity
400
When animals or plants might disappear because they might not be many alive.
endangered
400
"Solar energy is the cheapest source of energy for generating electricity in most countries"
True: It has become one of the most economical sources of electricity generation due to the falling costs of the solar panel installation and the improvement of technologies.
500
Three ways to reduce water pollution
Use less plastic, recycle and avoid throwing oils and chemicals in the water
500
Three effects of climate change on ecosystems
Severe storms, droughts, loss of biodiversity, sea levels rise, habitat loss, bushfires and flooding.
500
What is circular economy and how does it helps the environment?
It reduces waste by reusing and recycling materials.
500
Explain how wildfires affect air quality
They release CO₂ and reduce air quality
500
"Biodegradable plastic decomposes completely in less than 5 years"
False: It is designed to decompose faster than traditional plastic, but it can actually take up to 5 years or more, depending on environmental conditions.